John Saunders

Mental Health Commission scathing on patient care

Watchdog notes rise in child admissions by 20% and those ‘forgotten’ by State and society

Diesel: perhaps not quite as dead as we thought

Honda make the case for diesel as Bosch claims revolutionary new tech

Mental health watchdog criticises ‘poorly maintained’ residences

Inspector says State facilities fail to respect privacy and dignity of many residents

Mental Health Commission seeks power to run community residences

Call prompted by publication of report critical of Roscommon mental health services

Growing number of children placed in adult mental-health facilities

Increase in child admissions shows ‘stark failure to abide by established policy’

PR firm FleishmanHillard upbeat on its prospects

Company sees 2015 profits dip as revenues rise nearly 5% to €6.8m

HSE and Housing Agency set out design for a happier life

Document shows how natural light benefits people living with mental health problems

Less than 10% of mental health facilities compliant with law

Mental Health Commission also concerned at rise in number of involuntary admissions

Use of electro-convulsive therapy in psychiatric care rises

Mental Health Commission indicates ‘very worrying’ increase of 12% in seclusion

‘Cultural change’ required in mental health service

Mental Health Commission report finds suicide risk assessment insufficient

Fifth of child mental health admissions to adult units

Programme for Government in 2011 stated intention to abolish practice

Defamation action against Van Morrison settled

PR executive says record now ‘set straight’ about radio interview given in 2009

Defamation action against Van Morrison settled

PR executive took case over statements released after claim of baby’s birth emerged

Children with mental health issues admitted into adult units

Mental Health Commission warns against ‘unacceptable’ practice

Vulnerable psychiatric patients living in ‘mini institutions'

Authorities unable to say how many residents live in HSE-run hostels

‘I feel overwhelmed and worthless. Can you give me a call?’

Twenty years of battling feelings of worthlessness has led Hazel Larkin to be an ambassador for See Change

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