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We produce a number of different kinds of publications. These include the following:
To view any of our codes of practice, rules, guidance documents and toolkits, or to view data activity please visit the For Health Professionals section of our website.
Publications are listed by year of publication.
You can go directly to a specific year by clicking on the links below:
2021
A Report on Physical Environments in Mental Health Inpatient Units
Publication Date: 25 February 2021
2020
The Administration Of Electro-Convulsive Therapy in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2019
Publication Date: 30 December 2020
The Use of Restrictive Practices in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2019
Publication Date: 18 December 2020
Mental Health Services for Older People
Publication Date: 04 December 2020
Covid-19 Paper 1: Supervising, monitoring and supporting Irish residential mental health services during Covid-19
Publication Date: 24 September 2020
Mental Health Commission Annual Report 2019
Publication Date: 02 July 2020
An Coimisiún Meabhair-Shláinte Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2019
The Administration Of Electro-Convulsive Therapy in Approved Centres
Publication Date: 06 March 2020
Access to Acute Mental Health Beds in Ireland
Publication Date: 19 February 2020
Individual Care Planning 2016-2018 in Review
Publication Date: 17 January 2020
2019
The Use of Restrictive Practices in Approved Centres: Activities Report 2017 & 2018
Publication Date: 23 December 2019
Rehabilitation And Recovery Mental Health Services In Ireland 2018/2019
Publication Date: 10 October 2019
Link to Rehabilitation and Recovery Reports per CHO
2018 Inspections of 24-Hour Supervised Residences
Publication Date: 24 July 2019
MHC Annual Report 2018 including report of Inspector of Mental Health Services
Publication Date: 20 June 2019
Physical Health of People with Severe Mental illness
Publication Date: 17 May 2019
Mental Health Commission Strategy 2019-2022
Straitéis an Choimisiúin Mheabhair-Shláinte 2019-2022
Publication Date: 21 February 2019
2018
The Use of Seclusion, Mechanical Means of Bodily Restraint and Physical Restraint in Approved Centres: Activities Report 2016
Publication Date: 19 October 2018
The Administration of Electro-convulsive Therapy in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2016
Publication Date: 12 July 2018
2017
National Standards for the Conduct of Reviews of Patient Safety Incidents
Publication Date: 25 October 2017
Related document: Statement of outcomes
Related document: Background document
The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2014/2015
Publication Date: 21 September 2017
2016
Guidelines for mental health services and staff on working with people from ethnic minority communities
Publication Date: 16 December 2016
The Administration of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2014/2015
Publication Date: 09 September 2016
Press Release
Review of the Judgement Support Framework and Inspection Processes for the Mental Health Commission - External Stakeholder Consultation
Publication Date: 08 June 2016
2015
The Administration of ECT in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2013
Publication Date: 12 November 2015
The Use of Seclusion, Mechanical Means of Bodily Restraint and Physical Restraint in Approved Centres: Activities Report 2013
2014
The Administration of ECT in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2012
Publication Date: 13 March 2014
The Use of Seclusion, Mechanical Means of Bodily Restraint and Physical Restraint in Approved Centres: Activities Report 2012
Seclusion and Restraint Reduction Strategy
Publication Date: December 2014
2013
LGBT Service Users - Guide for Staff in Mental Health Services
Publication Date: 26 June 2013
The Administration of Electro-convulsive Therapy in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2011
Publication Date: 8 March 2014
The use of Seclusion, Mechanical Means of Bodily Restraint and Physical Restraint in Approved Centres: Activities Report 2011
Publication Date: 14 March 2013
Mental Health Commission Seclusion and Physical Restraint Reduction Strategy - Consultation Report
Publication Date: January 2013
See also Related Documents
2012
Evaluation Report National Mental Health Services Collaborative
Publication Date: 7 February 2012
MHC Guidance Document on Individual Care Planning MHS
Publication Date: 11 July 2012
The Administration of Electro-convulsive Therapy in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2010
Publication Date: 23 February 2012
The Use of Seclusion, Mechanical Restraint and Physical Restraint in Approved Centres: Activities Report 2010
Publication Date: 29 February 2012
Your Views of Mental Health Inpatient Services: Inpatient Survey 2011
Publication Date: 13 May 2012
Related document: Service Users' Views
Your Views of Mental Health Inpatient Services: Inpatient Survey 2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT
2011
Forensic Mental Health Services for Adults in Ireland Position Paper
Publication Date: 13 Fenruary 2011
The Human Cost - An overview of the evidence on economic adversity and mental health and recommendations for action
Publication Date: 29 September 2011
The Administration of Electro-convulsive Therapy in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2009
Publication Date: 02 February 2011
The Use of Seclusion, Mechanical Restraint & Physical Restraint in Approved Centres: Activities Report 2009
2010
Current Education and Training Available for Professionals Working in Mental Health Services
Publication Date: 15 September 2010
Mindmap - Teamwork Within Mental Services In Ireland
Publication Date: 1 June 2010
Report for the MHC on Admission of Young People to Adult Mental Health Wards in the Republic of Ireland
Publication Date: 20 December 2010
Teamworking Within Mental Health Services in Ireland
2009
Framework for Public & Service User Involvement in Health and Social Care Regulation in Ireland
Publication Date: 10 December 2009
From Vision to Action? An Analysis of the Implementation of A Vision for Change
Publication Date: 19 November 2009
Report on the Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Approved Centres in 2008
Publication Date: 20 December 2009
Report on the Use of Seclusion, Mechanical Means of Bodily Restraint and Physical Restraint in Approved Centres in 2008
Publication Date: 1 June 2009
Report of the Committee of Inquiry to review care and treatment practices in St Michael's Unit, South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel and St Luke's Hospital, Clonmel
Publication Date: 3 April 2009
Report of Joint Working Group on Mental Health Services & the Police 2009 (MHC & An Garda Síochána)
Publication Date: 10 September 2009
The Headspace Toolkit - Guide Book
Publication Date: 22 November 2009
The Headspace Toolkit - Jargon Buster
The Headspace Toolkit - Power Tools
2008
A Framework for Development A Recovery Approach Within the Irish Mental Health Services
Publication Date: February 2008
Position Paper The Recovery Journey A Recovery Approach Within the Irish MHS
Publication Date: March 2008
Qualitative Analysis A Vision for A Recovery Model in Irish MHS
Report on the Operation of Part 2 of the Mental Health Act 2001 - Section 42(4) Review
Publication Date: April 2008
Tuarascáil ar Fheidhmiú Cuid 2 den Acht Meabhair-Shláinte 2001 (Section 42(4) Report)
2007
Leaflet - Involuntary Admission Procedures for Adults for Registered Medical Practitioners
Publication Date: March 2007
Quality Framework for Mental Health Services in Ireland
Quality Framework for Mental Health Services in Ireland Summary Leaflet
Quality Framework for Mental Health Services in Ireland Audit Toolkit
2006
Community Mental Health Services in Ireland: Activity and Catchment Area Characteristics 2004
Publication Date: May 2006
Discussion Paper Forensic Mental Health Services for Adults in Ireland
Publication Date: February 2006
Discussion Paper Multidisciplinary Team Working From Theory to Practice
Publication Date: January 2006
Reference Guide Mental Health Act 2001 Part One Adults
Publication Date: March 2006
Reference Guide Mental Health Act 2001 Part Two Children
Report of the Committee of Inquiry Into Care and Treatment Practices in the Central Mental Hospital
Publication Date: November 2006
2005
Discussion Paper A Vision for a Recovery Model
Publication Date: 13 February 2005
Quality in Mental Health - Your Views
Publication Date: 29 September 2005
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