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A joint campaign by the national coalition Mental Health Reform and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is asking Local Election candidates to commit to making mental health a priority locally, if elected.<\/p>\n

Denise McCarthy, USI Deputy President & VP Welfare said:<\/p>\n

\u201cWith four weeks until the Local Elections on 23rd May, the 4MentalHealth campaign asks candidates to take four key actions to promote mental health and well-being. The 2014 Local Elections represent an important opportunity to keep mental health on the agenda, and we’re asking voters to make their vote count.\u201d<\/p>\n

Candidates are being asked, if elected, to:<\/p>\n

1. Demand improved community-based mental health services locally for children and adults, and the implementation of the current mental health policy A Vision for Change.<\/p>\n

2. Commit to funding for local community mental health groups that support recovery from mental health difficulties.<\/p>\n

3. Ensure that there is an effective communication between local authorities and community mental health teams, in order to prevent homelessness.<\/p>\n

4. Pass a Council resolution stating that in its work, the Council will seek to promote mental health and well-being among the whole local population.<\/p>\n

Dr Shari McDaid, Director of Mental Health Reform, commented:<\/p>\n

\u201cOne in seven adults in Ireland will have experienced a mental health difficulty in the last year. This is an issue that affects every community in Ireland. A lot can be done at local level to improve people’s mental health and well-being, and we hope that candidates from all political parties and none will undertake to promote community mental health services and related supports in their area.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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