Human rights and psychology in the Republic of Ireland: Aspirations for everyday practice and introducing the Kyrie Farm model
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Published:2023-10
Issue:369
Volume:1
Page:47-56
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ISSN:1747-5732
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Container-title:Clinical Psychology Forum
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language:en
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Short-container-title:bpscpf
Author:
Rogers Elaine,Galavan Eoin,Cowley-Cunningham Michelle,Wainwright Tony
Abstract
The Republic of Ireland is introducing major human rights-based reform to its mental health laws. This paper outlines the new legal landscape in which psychologists must operate against the backdrop of present-day effects of Ireland’s dark legacy of institutionalisation. A rights-based approach aims to positively transform mental health service delivery and we advocate for person-centred treatments as the ‘new normal’. We summarise the recent advocacy work undertaken by the Psychological Society of Ireland’s Special Interest Group in Human Rights & Psychology. Finally, we present an innovative best practice case promoting future rights-based delivery via the Socio-Ecological Model of Health – Kyrie Farm.
Publisher
British Psychological Society
Subject
Clinical Psychology
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