Mental health has been a big talking point in this presidential election but what concrete steps would the candidates take in the areas of stigma reduction, anti-discrimination and to generally improve the mental health of the nation?
See Change, Mental Health Reform & Amnesty International-Ireland put that very question to the presidential candidates and asked each candidate to outline their plans for mental health if elected.
You can read, vote and comment on their proposals here. We received responses from all candidates except Dana Rosemary Scallon:
- Mary Davis
- Sean Gallagher
- Michael D Higgins
- Martin McGuinness
- Gay Mitchell
- David Norris
- Dana Rosemary Scallon
Vote for the candidates with the best plans on mental health over on www.mentalhealthreform.ie
You may view our letter to Presidential candidates here.