A Vision for Change

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Questions (673)

Jennifer Whitmore

Question:

673. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if the revised national mental health policy, A Vision for Change, will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11374/20]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Jim Daly)

Ireland’s new mental health policy Sharing the Vision – a Mental Health Policy for Everyone 2020-2030 has been approved by Government and is due to be published on Wednesday 17 June. This policy was developed following a process of research into international innovation and best practice in mental health and an extensive national consultation of over 1,000 service users, family members, friends and carers and other stakeholders. Sharing the Vision comes at a time when Covid-19 has impacted so negatively on the nation’s mental health. It advocates protecting health and wellbeing, getting appropriate care quickly and seeks that services provided are quality assured and safe.