From Mad in Ireland: Mental health services in Ireland, like many parts of the world, are often criticised for beingoverly medicalised, underfunded, and detached from the communities they aim to serve. Despite significant investments and policy developments, many individuals experiencing mental health difficulties continue to face systemic barriers to holistic, person-centred care. Against this backdrop, the Trieste model—a pioneering approach to mental health care originating from Italy—offers a compelling alternative. But one must ask: if it works so effectively in Trieste, why has Ireland not adopted a similar framework?
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