- Read more: Addressing Adolescent Mental Health in Ireland
This policy brief presents findings from surveys of more than 20,000 adolescents across Ireland that tracked changes in mental health between 2018 and 2023. Policy implications are discussed for the education and health sectors
- Read more: Statistical Spotlight #19 The First Five Years of Life in Ireland – Update 2026
The Department of Children, Disability and Equality has published a report titled The First Five Years of Life in Ireland – Update 2026. This is the nineteenth report in the Statistical Spotlights series.
- Read more: Report Card 2026
The Children’s Rights Alliance has published Report Card 2026. Report Card 2026 is the first for the coalition (Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independents) under the new Programme for Government: Securing Ireland’s Future and how it performed for children and young people in 2025.
- Read more: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Current barriers to diagnosis and treatment
Introduction Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a distinct mood disorder associated with symptoms such as depressed mood, irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbance, difficulty concentrating and suicidal thoughts in the two weeks before a menstrual period (APA 2013; Prasad 2021). PMDD is severe enough to affect a person’s functioning, relationships, and quality of life (APA 2013). It…
- Read more: Addressing the mental health needs of people living with diabetes in Ireland
This policy brief argues that mental health is a relevant topic of interest when considering practice in diabetes healthcare. This policy brief also provides practical recommendations based on official healthcare guidelines and research findings.
- Read more: 10 key actions on homelessness for new Government
The Irish Homeless Policy Group, which is made up of organisations which work in the sphere of housing and homelessness, has published: 10 key actions on homelessness for new Government. The document is available to download here.
- Read more: Long-term exposure to air pollution and mental health
The ESRI has published new research “Long-term exposure to air pollution and mental health”. The research finds that “long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with poorer mental health in older people. One of the most damaging forms of air pollution is fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which in Ireland is caused mainly by the burning…
- Read more: State of our young nation: A report into the lives of Irish 18-29-year-olds
The National Youth Council of Ireland have published: State of our young nation: A report into the lives of Irish 18-29-year-olds “This report provides in-depth insights on the financial, social, and other substantial challenges young people face, alongside their views on opportunities ahead; from housing and mental health, to work and study, and considerations about…
- Read more: Ireland: Country Health Profile 2023 – OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published: Ireland: Country Health Profile 2023. This profile provides a policy-focused overview of the state of health and the healthcare system in Ireland.
- Read more: Pensions automatic enrolment reduces the mental health gap in retirement savings
Ageing populations and longer life expectancies mean that more people are retiring and spending more years in retirement. This trend places an enormous burden on governments to ensure that people save adequately for their retirement and are financially secure in retirement. Individuals with mental health conditions are particularly at risk of financial vulnerability in retirement…
