Mental Health Commission Ireland

We've joined Facebook and Instagram! Follow our new channels for even more information on our work and its contribution to mental health services in Ireland. #MentalHealthMatters #MHC

📣HAVE YOUR SAY📣 The Mental Health Commission is calling on the public to help inform the development of national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Have you say now 👉 lnkd.in/e4XJTJfD ⏰ Deadline for submissions is  5pm on Friday 28/11/2025⏰

🚨MHC publishes 4 inspection reports🚨 The MHC has published 4 inspection reports on approved inpatient mental health centres in Cork, Galway, Mayo and Wexford. 👉 mhcirl.ie/news/mhc-state… #MHCReports #MentalHealthMatters

Today we launched a public consultation to help inform the development of national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Visit ow.ly/rPwm50Xb7bN The consultation closes at 5pm on Fri, 28 Nov 2025. #HaveYourSay #MentalHealthMatters

🚨Patient Information🚨 The MHC website hosts a range of resources for patients of mental health services, including; 🟡Know your rights 🟡Inpatient processes 🟡Treatment options Available in a range of languages, to learn more👉mhcirl.ie/what-we-do/men… #MentalHealthMatters

🟢World Mental Health Day🟢 As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, it's important too remember everyday, to raise awareness of mental health, reduce mental health stigma and promote the range of services and supports available to people across the country. 👉 ow.ly/cGkC50THUPL

🚨We're hiring🚨 The Mental Health Commission currently has vacancies for: 🔵 Executive Officer (Specified Purpose Contract) ⏰Closing date for applications is Monday, 13 October⏰ To apply 👉 ow.ly/IHmt50R94bC #JobFairy

✨Mental Health Tribunals Legal Representatives Seminar✨ Today, legal representatives heard from a variety of speakers on topics such as recent case law, Circuit Court Appeals and Mental Health Bill updates during our seminar in Athlone. #MentalHealthMatters #MHCTribunals

✅ Apply for the ‘Special Voters List’ by Monday, 29 September! ✅ Residents and patients at mental health centres have the right to vote on Thursday, 24 October 2025. For more 👉 mhcirl.ie/news/mental-he… #MentalHealthMatters #MyVoiceMyVote

🔴EPSO Conference🔴 MHC in conjunction with Tusla are delighted to host the 39th European Partnership for Supervisory Organisations (EPSO) in Health Services and Social Care Conference. #MentalHealthMatters #EPSOConference #StakeholderEngagement

We've joined Facebook and Instagram! Follow our new channels for even more information on our work and its contribution to mental health services in Ireland. #MentalHealthMatters #MHC

This week the Inspector of Mental Health, Prof Jim Lucey welcomed Prof Vincent Agyapong, from the Centre for Global Health TCD and Head of Department at Dalhousie University, to the MHC Offices in Dublin. #MentalHealthMatters #StaekholderEngagement

🚨We're hiring🚨 The Mental Health Commission currently has vacancies for: 🔵 Finance Manager ⏰Closing date for applications is Tuesday 30 September⏰ To apply 👉 ow.ly/IHmt50R94bC #JobFairy

The MHC has published a revised version of Quality Assurance Directions (QAD). This QAD was revised in consultation with legal representatives and is part of our commitment to ensuring the best quality service for involuntarily detained persons. 👉 ow.ly/afP550SWH5x

Earlier this summer, Our CE, John Farrelly, met the CAST team in Limerick. AST are Gardaí and mental health professionals supporting Gardaí across Limerick with additional training in mental health, suicide prevention, self-harm and substance abuse. #MentalHealthMatters

Together with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Mental Health Commission has launched training in a human rights-based model of mental health care in Ireland. Individuals and groups can access the training at this link 👉 ow.ly/gM4V50Qtal8 #MentalHealthMatters

🚨Patient Information🚨 The MHC website hosts a range of resources for patients of mental health services, including; 🟡Your rights 🟡In patient processes 🟡Treatment options All available in a range of languages, to learn more👉mhcirl.ie/what-we-do/men… #MentalHealthMatters

The MHC has launched a landmark guidance document and training resource designed to support staff working across all mental health services in delivering inclusive, respectful, and equitable care to LGBTQIA+ service users. 👉 mhcirl.ie/news/mental-he…

Our Chief Executive John Farrelly will speak at "Patient Solutions." The event which is hosted by @IMT_latest with @mimsireland, is a new event dedicated to identifying and implementing solutions that enhance patient care and outcomes. 👉 patientsolutions.ie/2025/en/page/h…

🚨We're hiring🚨 The Mental Health Commission currently has vacancies for: 🔵 Regulatory Manager ⏰Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 11th August⏰ To apply 👉 ow.ly/IHmt50R94bC #JobFairy