Additional Information
The majority of the information in the Scottish training materials is relevant to all settings.
The following sections have some differences in Ireland. Follow the links for local and national information.
Equalities
The Employment Equality Act 1998 came into force on the 18th October 1999, and was amended on the 25th October 2004 by the Equality Act 2004.
The Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 2004, deal with discrimination within employment.
Suicide Statistics
Death by suicide is a major problem in Ireland.
In 2004 there were 478 suicides or 12.2 per 100,000 population. This was the biggest cause of death in the 15-24 age groups at 26%. Males represented 81% of suicides, while females represented 19%.
Self Harm
Much of the information related to self harm in Ireland is linked to information about suicide.
In the UK this link is avoided because the differences between a person who feels suicidal and a person who self harms are far greater than the similarities.
Local & National Organisations
Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organisation with 104 local Mental Health Associations (MHAs) and branches throughout the country. The membership includes mental health professionals and lay people who provide care, support and friendship for the mentally ill. MHI aims to promote positive mental health and to actively support persons with a mental illness, their families and carers by identifying their needs and advocating their rights.