Three-Year Funding Could Transform Men's Mental Health, Oireachtas Committee Hears
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A three-year funding commitment could bring major changes to men's mental health services in Ireland, members of an Oireachtas committee have been told. Movember, the men's health charity, gave evidence to the committee about the challenges men face when seeking help for mental health problems.
According to the charity, many men are less likely than women to talk about their feelings or to ask for support. This can mean that problems are not identified early, and that people wait a long time before they receive treatment. Movember argued that stable, long-term funding would allow services to plan properly and reach more men across the country.
The committee heard that short-term funding often makes it difficult for organisations to keep staff and run programmes over several years. A commitment lasting three years, the charity said, would give providers the certainty they need to develop services that are designed for men and that are easy for them to access.
The committee has not yet announced what recommendations it will make. Its members are expected to consider the evidence before deciding how to respond. The hearing is part of a wider discussion in Ireland about how mental health services can better support men and reduce the number of men who struggle in silence.
Sources: Irish Examiner
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