World Mental Health Day 2017

Posted on 25/09/201725/09/2017 by David Caldwell

World Mental Health Day is takes place on 10th October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. World Mental Health Day Background: World Mental Health Day is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in...

Two-thirds of patients with serious mental health issues re-admitted within a year

Posted on 08/06/2016 by David Caldwell

Mental Health Report “While Irish society will continue to experience considerable change and face new challenges ahead, a mentally healthier Irish society will be much better able to cope.” With the topic of mental health an ever growing concern in Ireland. The article below published on RTE.ie states that two thirds of patients who received hospital care for serious mental issues are re-mitted to hospital within a year. The group Mental Health reform, who aims to promote for improved ...