Mental Health

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Delay in Roscommon Mental Health Report “is a disgrace” – Michael Fitzmaurice

Current Affairs

Speaking in the Ðáil last night Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice said the fact that the Roscommon Mental Health Report has not yet been published “is a disgrace” adding “it’s time the HSE were made accountable for their lack of action in this sector”. Debating the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “The publication of this report has …

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Suicide Prevention

HSE urge Roscommon people to complete Suicide Prevention survey

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In partnership with local organisations and community and voluntary groups, HSE CHO Area 2 (Galway, Mayo and Roscommon) are developing a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. This is part of “Connecting for Life”, a national strategy which aims to reduce suicide in Ireland. The strategy sets out the Irish Government’s …

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Eugene Murphy – Time for unity of purpose to tackle shortfall in mental health funding

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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to step up to the mark in terms of mental health funding. Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday evening during a debate on Mental Health during Private Members Business, Eugene Murphy said he wanted to ‘go off script and speak from the heart’ …

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Naughten disappointed with HSE comments following robust mental health meeting

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Minister Denis Naughten has sought a detailed statement from the HSE following last Friday’s meeting on the future of the mental health services in County Roscommon. Speaking earlier Minister Denis Naughten said that while the meeting was “robust” and Mr. Tony Canavan, who heads up the local health services, was “left in no doubt about …

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Naughten told “Review of Roscommon mental health services imminent”

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Local Minister Denis Naughten has been informed by the HSE that it expects to be in a position to publish the independent review into the Roscommon mental health services in the coming weeks. The review which was ordered in part due to serious concerns over the operation of Roscommon Mental Health services raised publicly by …

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Row over Roscommon Mental Health facility closures reignites following leak

Current Affairs, Health, News

The uncertainty over the future of a number of Roscommon Mental Health facilities has came to prominence again after the minutes from internal HSE meeting held in September were leaked to Shannonside FM. According to Shannonside FM the minutes of the meeting suggested that the number of Roscommon Mental Health be reduced and consolidated in …

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Maura Hopkins calls on HSE to be more transparent on Roscommon Mental Health Plans

Current Affairs, News

Senator Maura Hopkins has released a statement clarifying her position on Roscommon Mental Health Services and has called on the HSE to clarify their future intentions for services. The statement reads as follows: I have been very clear in my position in relation to Mental Health Services in County Roscommon. I have restated exactly as …

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls out Maura Hopkins on Roscommon Mental Health Services

Current Affairs, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on Senator Maura Hopkins to clarify the Government’s position on Roscommon Mental Health Services after her comments indicated “a U-Turn” on the issue. In a statement release this morning Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “Two weeks ago I broke a story about Mental Health Services in County Roscommon with threatened closures …

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Survey by Dr Keith Swanick highlights Mental Health challenges facing local authority members

Current Affairs, Health

A new report from Castlerea Senator and Spokesperson on Health & Mental Health, Dr Keith Swanick, has shown that 44% of County and City Councillors have experienced symptoms of depression or anxiety during their term of Office. The report outlines in detail the challenges facing local authority members and the pressures experienced. Dr. Swanick sent …

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Eugene Murphy – Changes to Mental Health services are “a recipe for disaster”

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Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy is seeking urgent clarification in relation to the serious threat of closure over a number of psychiatric day centres in County Roscommon. Deputy Murphy said the impending changes to mental health services in the county will have a devastating effect on clients, their families and communities and is “clearly more …

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World Suicide Prevention Day

Help mind Farm Families on World Suicide Prevention Day

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The IFA and Pieta House have taken the opportunity on World Prevention Suicide Day to encourage anyone who is feeling suicidal to get help by connecting with the support services that are available, including the Mind Our Farm Families phone line and counselling service offered by IFA and Pieta House. The purpose of World Suicide …

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