[…]in our society. “These figures outline the urgent need for an increase in funding to mental health services.” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said. “While we welcome the restoration of the mental health budget, there needs to be an immediate response to these statistics released by the HSE in the form of adequate funding for a nationwide 24/7 community-based crisis intervention service for people in severe distress.” A 2011 OECD study found that Ireland’s 30-day re-admission rate for schizophrenia was more than double the rate in the UK. None of the HSE community mental health services offer a 24/7 operation and […]
[…]across the island are running a day of online action aiming to shed light on student mental health and highlight how looking after your mental health is intrinsic to overall well-being. USI is also welcoming the publication on the day of the National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework, which the union and its members were proud to be involved in producing. The focus of USI actions on World Mental Health Day is support and connecting with one another – from raising awareness of services that are available to students and the wider population, to checking-in with family, friends and the […]
[…]a mental health difficulty in the last year. 19.5% of young adults aged 19-24 have had a mental health disorder and 75% of mental health difficulties arise before the age of 25, according to an RCSI study on mental health of young people in Ireland. “The lack of resources for and commitment to Mental Health services in Ireland means that even though we have a strategic plan, little progress is being made and A Vision for Change is suffering as a result.” Donoghue said. “Funding was ring-fenced and was promised to help relieve the demand on mental health workers who are being pushed […]
[…]mental health with focus on third-level institutions; Tackling • Liaise with the Department of Health in the development of policy on youth mental health with focus on third-level institutions under the rubric of the Connecting for Life; • Work with relevant authorised stakeholders to improve youth mental health with focus on third-level institutions; • Contribute to the development of a range of written resources, policy papers, guidance materials and publications; • Identify and undertake necessary duties and activities to deliver the role’s responsibilities; • Carry out other duties and activities as may reasonably be required in order to support colleagues […]
