Mother and baby mental health unit to go ahead
Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.
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Notable Quotes
""I suppose that just reflects the status of women in society, particularly here when you look at the rates of femicide against women.""
— Siobhan Graham , Activist
""We've waited far too long.""
— Liz Morrison , Activist
"Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit should open within the next three years."
— Mike Nesbitt , Politician
"The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland welcomes this announcement. As we know, mental illnesses can be treated and managed effectively, and early interventions reduce, or even prevent, the need for further mental health treatment later in life."
— Dr Julie Anderson , Academic
"For far too long in Northern Ireland, if a new mother requires an acute mental health admission they are forced to be separated at one of the most critical points of life. This is simply unjust."
— Dr Julie Anderson , Academic
""I suppose that just reflects the status of women in society, particularly here when you look at the rates of femicide against women.""
— Siobhan Graham , Activist
""We've waited far too long.""
— Liz Morrison , Activist
Key People
Dr Julie Anderson is the Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland.
Liz Morrison is affiliated with the charity Action on Postpartum Psychosis, advocating for better services for mothers experiencing mental health issues.
Mike Nesbitt is the Health Minister of Northern Ireland.
Siobhan Graham is an activist whose daughter suffered from postpartum psychosis and highlights the need for better mental health services for mothers.
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Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announced that Northern Ireland's first dedicated mother and baby unit is expected to open by 2029, aiming to provide specialist inpatient mental health care for mothers and their babies.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland welcomed the announcement of a new mother and baby unit in Belfast, emphasizing the importance of early interventions in mental health care for mothers and infants.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announced plans for a permanent regional Mother and Baby Unit in Northern Ireland, aiming to open by 2028/29, addressing the longstanding need for such facilities.
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