Advocacy

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is committed to advocating at a national level for a society in which acknowledges the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties and combats the stigma attached to mental health issues.

In 2018, a number of key achievements under this strategy were reached.

A new Advocacy Strategy for 2019-2022, aligned with Changing Minds. Changing Lives., was drafted in consultation with staff and service users during 2018. As part of this, a new post of Advocacy Manager was created to progress the strategy objectives.

The strategy aspires to build on and strengthen our advocacy work to date and will be responsive to emerging issues over its course, particularly those emerging through service user consultation and participation. Its objectives are fundamentally aligned with European and international child and adult mental health advocacy goals, reflecting the overarching vision of a society where all people are given the opportunity to live mentally healthy lives.

In 2018, a number of key achievements under this strategy were reached.

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Advocating for Human Rights