Please note that these links have been recommended by members and this does not confer endorsement by the Irish Institute of Mental Health Nursing.

The Critical Psychiatry Network explores a post-psychiatric world. Note the link about scrapping schizophrenia.
Submitted by Michael Nash on Thursday, June 18, 2009

Details of the Amnesty campaign celebrating difference, demanding change, respecting rights and living a full life.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Thursday, June 18, 2009

the IIMHN Response to RTE's 'Behind the Walls' Documentary
Submitted by Mark Monahan on Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The IAS is dedicated to disseminating information about suicide and suicide prevention so that public opinion can respond to the issue in an informed manner and assure that it is not ignored by the statutory authorities dealing with health, education and the environment.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Thursday, March 19, 2009

A database of fiction and autobiography relating to madness and mental health – this currently has around 100 books included in it, which have been read a reviewed as part of the Leverhulme Trust funded project.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Seeks to promote, research and develop Cognitive Analytic Therapy in Ireland as an integrated and effective approach to relieving psychological distress, promoting mental health, personal effectiveness and well-being.
Submitted by Ian Parker on Thursday, May 21, 2009

Felicity Stockwell, who is well known for her study of The Unpopular Patient, shares her knowledge and understanding about the ’social aspects’ of being human and a great deal of knowledge and wisdom about psychiatric and mental health nursing
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Thursday, September 30, 2010

General website outlining research activity from City University. Contains free absconding intervention and a wealth of detailed information on various projects.
Submitted by Geoff Brennan on Monday, June 01, 2009

This group compromises leaders in mental health across six nations, at various levels, from practitioner to government departments, and representing multiple perspectives, for example service users, carers and mental health service professionals. Ireland hosts next years leadership exchange programme, check it out!
Submitted by Liam Mac Gabhann on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

A brilliant collection of inspiring stories and resources relating to recovery
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Friday, August 28, 2009

How to find a registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapsit to help overcome a range of anxiety problems, eating disorders depression. Also links to the National Association of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists.
Submitted by Simon Lynch on Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Clinical Supervision - A Structured Approach to Best Practice by the National Council for Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery.
Submitted by Siobhan Smyth on Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The official site of the Tidal Model. Lots of resources and news from Phil, Poppy and supporters of the Tidal Model
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Friday, August 28, 2009

Dual Diagnosis is the term used when a person suffers from both a substance addiction problem and another mental health issue such as depression or an anxiety disorder. This site provides links to resources relevant to dual diagnosis
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Links to Richard's publications, software, web pages and other resources
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Monday, March 16, 2009

A new book edited by Phil Barker with contributions from IIMHN members.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Dublin City University is one of the newest of the Irish University on the northern fringe of Dublin.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Monday, March 16, 2009

"Our fundamental value is to enhance the experience of service users and carers through influencing and promoting education, research and values-based mental health nursing practice"
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Friday, May 29, 2009

The union representing psychiatric/mental health nurses in Ireland.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Thursday, March 19, 2009

This association started in 2005 and claims to be a representative organisation for psychiatric/mental health nurses within Europe.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Thursday, March 19, 2009

Te Ao Maramatanga (New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses) Inc is the professional body for practising Mental Health Nurses in New Zealand.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Friday, May 29, 2009

The Finnish Nurses Association
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Wednesday, January 13, 2010

A professional practice group for Canadian nurses with an interest in mental health nursing. This national group publishes The Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, a quarterly newsletter and various position papers (most recently: Core Competencies in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing for Undergraduate Nursing Education).
Submitted by Ann Greene on Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Mental Health Nurse Managers Ireland is an association that provides managerial, educational and clinical support to senior mental health nurse managers across the Irish Mental Health Services.
Submitted by Sean Creaven on Tuesday, April 28, 2009

The professional organisation of psychiatric and mental health nurses in Australia
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Friday, May 29, 2009

Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Monday, June 01, 2009

The functions of the Office are to oversee the implementation of 'Reach Out' the National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention, co-ordinate suicide prevention efforts around the country, and speak regularly with agencies and individuals interested and active in suicide prevention.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Monday, March 16, 2009

Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation: WHO's Framework
Submitted by Michael Nash on Thursday, June 18, 2009

Useful site for policy and developments in mental health (UK based)
Submitted by Michael Nash on Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Dare we even consider what the post Vision for Change landscape will look like? This is the post UK National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health policy. The NSF brought many innovative changes and underpinned the move from institution to community. Here the UK gov explores their next phase of providing mental health care.
Submitted by Michael Nash on Friday, December 11, 2009

There is a range of voluntary organisations in Ireland that promote positive attitudes to mental health and provide services to people suffering from mental illness. This list is compiled by Citizens information.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Monday, March 16, 2009

Aware is a national voluntary organisation providing support through depression. The organisation undertakes to create a society where people with depression are understood and supported, are free from stigma, and have access to a broad range of appropriate therapies to enable them to reach their full potential.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Tuesday, March 17, 2009

This organisation is affiliated to the 'Hearing Voices Network'. It aims to promote and foster acceptance of voice hearing as a valid human experience.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Monday, March 16, 2009

GROW is a Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all form of breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW has been in Ireland since 1969 and has a national network of more than 130 groups throughout the country. Its principal strength is the support members give each other from their own experience in matters to do with mental health.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Thursday, March 19, 2009

Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organisation which 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.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Friday, March 20, 2009

Working for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Ireland. Good information around mental health intitiatives.
Submitted by Eddie McCann on Monday, April 12, 2010

The purpose of the IMHREC consortium is to develop, deliver and evaluate a mental health recovery education programme, using the Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) approach.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Sunday, April 19, 2009

The National Centre for Youth Mental Health in Ireland
Submitted by Eddie McCann on Monday, April 12, 2010

Mental health promotion campaign in the six counties.
Submitted by Michael Nash on Thursday, June 18, 2009

An excellent resource about service user issues. Although in a UK context, lots of food for thought.
Submitted by Michael Nash on Thursday, June 18, 2009

IAN has peer advocates in place in most health board areas in Ireland, north and south, who regularly attend acute units and day centers. Sometimes they meet people in the community.
Submitted by Richard Lakeman on Monday, March 16, 2009

The new name for Schizophrenia Ireland. Useful site dedicated to service users, families and carers.
Submitted by Eddie McCann on Monday, April 12, 2010