News - Mental health
New centre needed for youth mental health in Leitrim - senator
Research from the Sligo-Leitrim Children and Young People's Services Committee revealed the lived experiences of 223 young people.
Jun 2, 2026 07:24
People in the region urged to support 'Hello, How are you?' campaign
The 'Hello, how are you?' campaign is calling on people to check in on loved ones and neighbours.
Apr 30, 2026 17:36
One in seven teenagers in Roscommon don't do any physical activity
A new study also reveals four in 10 said they'd been outside after midnight over the past week.
Apr 3, 2026 12:23
Over 1,000 children across Roscommon-Galway wait a year for psychology services
That's according to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane who raised the issue with the Taoiseach in the Dáil this week.
Mar 27, 2026 13:41
Roscommon survey reveals girls more likely to report mental health issues
It follows a survey which shows one third of 15 and 16-year-olds in Roscommon have self-harmed at least once.
Mar 23, 2026 18:10
Three Critical Mental Health Roles Withdrawn in West Roscommon
The HSE says they've been decommissioned from the E-Mental Health Hub in Castlerea have been decommissioned.
Feb 17, 2026 13:03
Concerns over state of CAMHS intensify
A report published last October found over 400 children are waiting more than six months to access mental health services locally.
Jan 14, 2026 17:17
Local suicidal people forced to wait nine hours in A&E, Dáil hears
Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly, from Fianna Fáil, said there's been a tsunami of mental health issues since the Covid pandemic.
Nov 21, 2025 13:51
Longford councillor commends county’s efforts in supporting mental health
Uruemu Adejinmi was in attendance at a community safety and wellbeing expo in Longford athletics club today.
Nov 11, 2025 17:21
400 local kids stranded on mental health waiting lists
Local Cllr and member of the Regional Health Forum West, Emer Kelly says waiting lists must be tackled.
Nov 3, 2025 14:08
Drop in the level of compliance at Department of Psychiatry in Roscommon Hospital
The Mental Health Commission has just published it's annual report for 2024.
Jun 30, 2025 13:44
Minister questioned over lack of funding for local suicide-prevention charity
North West Stop provides free counselling to all ages across the region.
May 18, 2025 12:17
Local senator raises concerns about staffing embargos in youth mental health services
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad yesterday, on a day that marked mental health awareness.
May 16, 2025 13:01
Money raised for mental health charities should stay locally, says councillor
Sinn Féin's Leah Cull has highlighted the struggles faced by voluntary groups in the Shannonside region.
May 9, 2025 13:21Shannonside Newsletter
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