Campaign urges voters to make mental health a general election priority

The meeting in the Metropole Hotel, to be attended by Minister of State Kathleen Lynch, will be an opportunity for the public to hear where political parties stand on mental health.

The coalition body, Mental Health Reform — which represents 51 groups — said the event will also permit the public to share any concerns about the issue with candidates.

Along with the junior minister, all political parties and candidates in both the Cork North Central and Cork South Central constituencies are expected to attend.

Dr Shari McDaid, director of Mental Health Reform, said: “The one thing that all parties and candidates agree on is the need to improve our mental health services.

“The ‘Our State of Mind’ campaign is asking voters to remind every candidate to make mental health a priority and to seek five key improvements: For the full article click here 

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