HealtH Matters 47
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Survey SHowS Support
for developing
countrieS
M
ost Hse staff are in favour of initiatives
kildAre SeminAr promoteS poSitive
to help people in developing countries
mentAl HeAltH
such as the twinning of hospitals
and training of health workers, an on-line survey > a seMINar HelD IN KIlDare to a Mental Health strategy for the area.
has indicated. respondents to the survey were mark World Mental Health Day in Deirdre Cullen, Maynooth Community
in favour of the Hse supporting staff who would October was attended by more than Council, reaffirmed the group’s
like to volunteer to work overseas, including 120 people. commitment to concentrating efforts on
responding to emergencies. It was organised by a multi-agency promoting positive mental health in the
More than 2,000 staff, mainly medical, group to help develop a mental health North east Kildare area. she told those
nursing and allied health professionals, and suicide prevention plan for North attending that their contribution was
completed the survey which was undertaken in east Kildare. highly valued.
2008. they were asked for their views on the Pauline O’reilly, Hse Health
involvement of the health service in different Promotion Officer, highlighted the need For further information on this initiative,
methods of support for developing countries to reach out and support young people please contact: Pauline O’Reilly, HSE
and how staff could be personally involved. the and parents by providing information, Health Promotion on 01 4632 819.
report has been welcomed by former President advice and support.
Mary robinson who said: “the huge response Marie Faughey, Child Care Manager
to this Hse survey highlights the commitment and Chairperson of the Mental Health
and expertise on health issues in developing steering Group, acknowledged the
countries among Irish medical, nursing and tragedies and difficulties experienced
allied health professionals. It is a resource which by families, schools and communities in
should be tapped because of the urgent health North east Kildare.
needs in the poorest countries.” Craig Hodges of Headstrong,
Professor Brendan Drumm, CeO of the Hse, the National Youth Mental Health
said: “this survey is one of the first steps to Foundation, said: “Mental health is
engage with individuals working in the health everybody’s concern and its important
and social care sector in relation to support for for communities to talk to their young
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Pictured are organisers
developing countries and spells out the potential people about what works best for and speakers at the Mental
that exists.” the survey report can be viewed them.” the group will now concentrate Health Promotion and Suicide
at
www.hse.ie. on further developing and implementing Prevention Seminar.
diSpute reSolution progrAmme recommended
aN INter-aGeNCY GrOUP, formed to intervene in conflicts and help to resolve
address traveller conflict in the midlands, them. a programme of training and dialogue
is being facilitated by the Health Promotion will be initiated and run in tandem with the
department in Dublin Mid-leinster. establishment of the aDr service.
the group launched the Midlands the initiative is co-funded by the
Mediation and Conflict strategy at a seminar Joseph rowntree Charitable trust and the
in October. Department of Justice, equality and law
It has representatives from an Garda reform.
siochana, local authority and community Fergal Fox, Hse traveller Health Unit
agencies as well as travellers from laois/ said: “traveller related conflict is a sensitive
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Pictured at launch of the Midland Mediation and
Offaly/longford and Westmeath. and complex area with many different
Conflict Strategy are Thomas Collins, Pavee Point;
research undertaken by the group found issues presenting themselves. Interagency
Kathleen McDonagh, Joseph Rowntree Charitable
that only a minority of travellers engage in co-operation is viewed as an essential
Trust; Pinky McInereny, Primary Healthcare for
Travellers Offaly; Julie Mongan, Longford Traveller
violent conflict and feuding – most want prerequisite in addressing these issues. ”
Movement; Thomas McDonagh, Tullamore
it to stop. the strategy recommends the For further information on the Midlands
Traveller Movement; Loretta Holleran, Westmeath
establishment of a Pilot alternative Dispute Mediation and Conflict strategy, please
Employment Pact; Kathleen McDonagh, Laois
resolution (aDr) programme with the contact, Fergal Fox, Hse Health Promotion Traveller Action Group and Bridgie Myers,
credibility and legitimacy to effectively service on 057 9357801.
Mullingar Traveller Action Group.
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