Northern Ireland psychiatry workforce crisis: 72% want out
Northern Ireland psychiatry workforce: built to break The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ new survey says 72% of the Northern Ireland psychiatry workforce are considering leaving. Multiple Health Ministers. Nineteen years. Five new training places. This crisis was not an accident. By Karl Bennett, JustMental The Northern Ireland psychiatry workforce is in collapse,
Episode 23: Danny Donnelly, MLA, Alliance Party
In this episode, we explore the state of mental health services in Northern Ireland with MLA Danny Donnelly, a former nurse. We discuss the challenges of long waiting lists, funding issues, stigma, and the need for a comprehensive mental health strategy.
Child sexual abuse mental health: NSPCC’s 1 in 20 figure
Around 1 in 20: NSPCC research on the child sexual abuse mental health impact NSPCC research finds around 1 in 20 children in the UK have been sexually abused. JustMental on what that figure means, and where survivors and concerned adults can turn. By Karl Bennett, JustMental Content note: this article discusses childhood sexual […]
107 a Day campaign: NI’s hidden 2024 mental health crisis
The 107 a Day campaign begins Five weeks of teasing. One number. A figure Northern Ireland’s mental health system would rather not name out loud. By Karl Bennett, JustMental The 107 a Day campaign is JustMental’s first dedicated public campaign. It begins with a single number that Northern Ireland’s official mental health conversation tends to […]
Episode 22: Scott Marshall, Playwright ‘A Graceland Baby’
In this episode, Scott Marshall discusses his play ‘A Graceland Baby,’ exploring themes of faith, mental health, and sexuality. He shares his personal journey from dark times to creative success, emphasising the importance of honesty, self-acceptance, and the power of storytelling in mental health awareness.
Tech companies social media ban: critical 2025 lesson
Tech companies’ social media ban warnings have begun arriving within 24 hours of the UK announcement. The wording is six months old. By the JustMental newsroom Yesterday Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK will become one of the strictest countries in the democratic world for children’s access to online platforms, a full ban […]