Episode 3 of Where There’s A Will – Waiting On The World To Change

In this episode, we look at Irish mental health policy. We dive into its details and untangle its logic. We’ll examine our mental health system’s architectural drawings – the political drivers behind it, where it has fallen down, and what is needed now, in 2018, to create a new roadmap for Ireland’s mental health.

We speak to Martin Rogan, CEO of Mental Health Ireland, John Saunders, CEO of Shine and Chair of the Mental Health Commission, Shari McDaid, CEO of Mental Health Reform, Dr John Hillery, President of the Irish College of Psychiatrists, Senator Joan Freeman, and Gary talks about becoming a mental health advocate after seeing the system from the inside.

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This podcast is made possible with the kind support of our sponsor, Revive Active, and was recorded in Camden Recording Studios, with thanks to Jack Power.

Help information

If you need help please talk to friends, family, a GP, therapist or one of the free confidential helpline services. For a full list of national mental health services see yourmentalhealth.ie.

• Samaritans on their free confidential 24/7 helpline on 116-123, by emailing jo@samaritans.ie
• Pieta House National Suicide Helpline 1800 247 247 or email mary@pieta.ie – (suicide prevention, self-harm, bereavement) or text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply)
• Aware 1800 80 48 48 (depression, anxiety)

If living in Ireland you can find accredited therapists in your area here:

• iacp.ie
• iahip.org
• counsellingdirectory.ie