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Mental health in the Republic of Ireland is the subject of state and community sector intervention in the Republic of Ireland. The Irish state devolves responsibility for mental health to the Department of Health. Community groups and charities also provide support in the prevention and management of mental illness as well as suicide prevention.

Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee, TD is responsible for Mental Health policy in the Republic. Health services are delivered by the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The National Suicide Research Foundation leads research on the topic of suicidology.

There is a strong history of delivery of health and educational services by non-governmental organizations, principally by religious orders and congregations. The importance of mental health services has been highlighted by research and media reports in recent decades and a number of organisations have been created to deal with the area.

Amen (amen.ie) is a charity based in Navan, County Meath, which works with male victims of domestic violence. It dealt with over 3,600 contacts in 2009. The organisation was awarded a People of the Year Award and a GSK Ireland IMPACT Award in 2016.

Aware is a voluntary organisation which aims to assist people affected by depression. It was founded in 1985 by a group of patients, relatives and health professionals.

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