The trip to Ireland I found enlightening in that before
going on this trip I was unaware of any of the policies or procedures within
the mental health field in Ireland. Nevertheless, talking with the Limerick Social
Services Centre employees was extremely informative.
The LSSC staff giving the
presentation to our group were warm, and inviting towards us, and were open to
answering any of the questions we had for them on how they provide services to
their community. This day was the most important for me because it was the day
that was the most informative for me personally. That is not to say that the
other days were not interesting to speak with or just as informative, yet this
day helped answer most of the question I had prior to going on this trip to
Ireland about the Ireland mental health system.
When it comes to mental health in
Ireland I found that their system seems to be building up more and more every
year. The need for the mental health system is also becoming more of a need due
to enrollment of clients rising each year at the Social Services Centre in
Limerick specifically but it can only be assumed that the rest of Ireland is in
a similar position. For anybody considering on going to Ireland with the education
department or another department I would highly suggest taking this opportunity
because it was an experience I will never forget, and I can not wait to go back
sometime in the future. Ireland is a beautiful country, rich in history, and a
lot of the history that you could never experience by reading a book or
watching a documentary.
-Kara Kennedy
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