The Sharing the Vision Implementation Plan 2022-2024 has now been published

The first Implementation Plan for Sharing the Vision – A Mental Health Policy for Everyone, was launched by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD on Wed 23rd March at 2.30pm.

Shine is proud to have been selected as host for the service user and families reference group for the National Implementation Monitoring Committee (NIMC) for Sharing the Vision.

The Sharing the Vision Implementation Plan 2022-2024 is available to download now from here.

Shirley O’Regan, host of ‘Wellness Wednesday’ on West Limerick 102FM interviews CEO Nicola Byrne

This morning our CEO Nicola Byrne was in conversation with Shirley O’Regan, host of ‘Wellness Wednesday’ on WestLimerick102FM.

Nicola spoke about the work of Shine, highlighting how individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges can access help and support around their recovery both online and face to face. The conversation also focused on the importance of peer support which can be especially beneficial for family members/supporters of people with mental health challenges.

 

She also talked about the importance of self-care, and the impact of our education programmes See Change -The National Mental Health Stigma Reduction Partnership and Headline who support the media in responsible reporting of mental health and suicide.

 

To listen back visit here Wellness Wednesday on West Limerick 102FM with Shirley O’Regan

Health Summit 8th February, 2022: Shine’s CEO invited as Guest Speaker

The 18th National Health Summit (Virtual) takes place on February 8th, 2022and the theme will be

The impact of Covid-19: Can we disrupt the way that healthcare is organised and delivered?”

Shine’s CEO, Nicola Byrne has been invited to attend as a guest speaker to give the mental health perspective on a panel discussion about tackling the backlog of care, exploring solutions for catching up and restoring normal healthcare delivery, while ensuring the needs of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged patients are taken care of.  For more information visit Speakers – Health Summit