“Innovations in Mental Health” is the theme for the 2026 Rural Mental Health Conference. Speakers on the day include:

Mary Butler TD, Minister for Mental Health

Catherine Brogan, Chair of Shaing the Vision National Implementation Committee

Dr. Eve Griffin, CEO, National Suicide Research Foundation

Brenda Healy, ConnectWell and UCC

Dr. Brendan Payne, GP, Woodbrook Family Practice.

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The Human Library, featuring community members sharing their experiences of the Wellbeing & Recovery College and the Rural Community Health Project in IRD Duhallow.