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Search through our recent publications to discover levels of service in individual centres, or read some of our overview or themed reports to understand how our mental health system is performing at a national level.

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Code of Practice on the use of Digital Monitoring Technologies

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The Code aims to support the safe, transparent, ethical and responsible use of digital monitoring technologies in approved centres.

An Coimisiún Meabhair-Shláinte Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2025

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An Coimisiún Meabhair-Shláinte Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2025 Lena n-áirítear tuarascáil Chigire na Seirbhísí Meabhair-Shláinte agus tuarascáil Stiúrthóir na Seirbhíse Tacaíochta Cinntí

Mental Health Commission Annual Report 2025

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2025 Annual Report

Ordering, prescribing, storing and administration of medicines in approved centres: A review by the Office of the Inspector of Mental Health Services

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Guidance for staff providing mental health services to persons with intellectual disabilities

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The Use of Restrictive Practices in Approved Centres Seclusion, Mechanical Restraint and Physical Restraint Activities Report 2024

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The Use of Restrictive Practices in Approved Centres Seclusion, Mechanical Restraint and Physical Restraint Activities Report 2024

The Administration of Electro-convulsive Therapy in Approved Centres: Activity Report 2024

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Report on the administration of electro-convulsive therapy in approved mental health centres in 2024.

Guidance for Irish mental health services on the adoption and implementation of a human rights-based approach to care and treatment

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The guidance sets out clear and practical steps to address issues, such as reducing coercive practices, strengthening informed consent, ensuring equal access to services, and supporting cultural and community inclusion.

Declining use of restrictive practices in approved centres in Ireland in 2023 and 2024

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Steps taken by the Mental Health Commission and by service providers to improve quality care through the adoption of a human rights-based approach.

An Coimisiún Meabhair-Shláinte Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2024

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An Coimisiún Meabhair-Shláinte Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2024 Lena n-áirítear tuarascáil Chigire na Seirbhísí Meabhair-Shláinte agus tuarascáil Stiúrthóir na Seirbhíse Tacaíochta Cinntí