News - Mental health
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 13:21
Local Cllr says mental health charities are propping up a failed Irish healthcare system
Recent figures released by the charity show that a third of referrals last month came from the Shannonside region.
Apr 25, 2025 16:11
Councillor highlights desperate need for more mental health resources in Roscommon
The Independent councillor says she was contacted by a member of the public who couldn't access resources locally.
Apr 25, 2025 07:44
Midlands North-West MEP calls for more spending on mental health
An approach that safeguards Ireland's commitments to Europe and domestic priorities must be considered, along with increased spending on mental health.
Sep 29, 2024 08:25
Castlerea to host one of Ireland's first mental health 'Discovery Colleges'
The facility has been described as a new and innovative approach to youth mental health in Ireland.
Sep 3, 2024 13:34
Over 1,500 people seek help from Roscommon mental health organisation in a year
A recent meeting of HSE management noted the amount of students seeking help from the service - saying this 'highlighted the struggles that are out there'.
Aug 15, 2024 07:16
Local research shows link between youth adversity and risk of self harm
Investigations found that girls and non-binary teens are more likely than boys to self-harm, and experience poorer mental health outcomes.
Feb 28, 2024 14:22
Local mental health facility found to be highly compliant
The commission flagged just one area of moderate concern in the area of residents' personal property and possessions following the announced inspection last June.
Jan 4, 2024 07:37
Award-winning Sligo-Leitrim mental health service on hand this festive season
The project aims to provide an alternative to hospital admission for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Dec 28, 2023 12:14
Majority of 13 year olds happy after first year in secondary school
The Report says that of the 6,375 13-year olds interviewed, 73% expect to achieve a university degree.
Jul 10, 2023 09:32Shannonside Newsletter
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