CAMHS 2026: the new teams, beds and funding aimed at cutting children's mental health waits
Record funding, new specialist teams and a fresh push on waiting lists mark 2026 as a year of visible investment in child and adolescent mental health services, even as demand keeps climbing.
CAMHS referrals explained: a family's guide to child mental health support in Ireland in 2026
From your GP to Jigsaw to CAMHS itself, here is a clear, practical map of how child and adolescent mental health support works in Ireland in 2026, and how public and private routes compare.
Beyond CAMHS: How Ireland Is Building a Wider Net of Youth Mental Health Support
New Jigsaw hubs, Discovery Colleges and a dedicated national action plan are reshaping how young people in Ireland get help before they reach crisis point.
Closing the Distance: How Rural Ireland Is Getting Better Access to Mental Health Support
From video consultations to mart-side health checks and Men's Sheds, a mix of digital tools and grassroots supports is helping rural communities get mental health help closer to home.
Ireland's New Mental Health Act Is Now Law: What It Actually Means for Patients and Families
The Mental Health Act 2026 has been signed into law after two years in the Oireachtas, replacing 2001 legislation with new consent rights, regulated CAMHS and stronger safeguards. Here is where implementation stands now.
Belonging at Work: How Irish Employers Are Stepping Up on Wellbeing in 2026
From a legal right to request remote work to a record-breaking National Workplace Wellbeing Day, Irish employers and employees are putting mental health support at the centre of working life.