Mental health and mental illness An overview of the mental health category, including links to documents on entitlement, community care, and the Mental Health Act 2001.
Mental Health Act 2001 The Mental Health Act 2001 has introduced important changes to Ireland's rules about admission to psychiatric hospitals, monitoring and regulation of hospitals, legal rights of patients and more.
Mental Health Commission The primary function of the Commission on Mental Health is to ensure high standards in mental health services throughout the country.
Mental health services An outline of mental health services, treatment options,
and a list of medical professionals involved in mental heath care.
Rights of psychiatric patients in Ireland Patients in psychiatric hospitals in Ireland have important rights that are set down by law. Find out about these rights and how to appeal against detention.
Admission to a psychiatric hospital There are certain rules about voluntary and involuntary admissions to psychiatric hospitals and units. Find out about the current law and proposed changes.
Inspector of mental health services This document describes the Inspector of Mental Health
Services who will be appointed under the Mental Health Act,
2001.
Criminal insanity and mental health The law in Ireland regarding criminal insanity and mental health changed in 2006. Find out about the rules regarding fitness to plead, diminished responsibility and Mental Health Review Boards.
