‘Media conspiracy’ blamed for lack of coverage for mental health launch

MENTAL Health Minister John Moloney has questioned whether there is a media “conspiracy” behind the lack of coverage granted to a major campaign aimed at de-stigmatising mental illness.

Speaking before the Oireachtas Health Committee yesterday Mr Moloney said the launch of the Seachange initiative last week was a “very important intervention” and yet “there was not even a mention of it” in sections of the media.

“It struck me as if there was a conspiracy there,” he said, with members of the committee also stressing their concern over the lack of media coverage.