AQW 43534/22-27 – AI Mental Health Tools and human-delivered psychological support

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether he plans to take steps to ensure that Artificial Intelligence-based mental health tools do not replace clinically appropriate human-delivered psychological support. Minister of Health: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) within mental health services presents both opportunities and important considerations. My Department is … Continue reading AQW 43534/22-27 – AI Mental Health Tools and human-delivered psychological support

AQW 47872/22-27 – Victims of coercive control

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps she is taking to provide any support to victims of coercive control. Minister of Justice: Ensuring that victims of coercive control have access to support is key to helping them to recognise this as a form of abuse so they … Continue reading AQW 47872/22-27 – Victims of coercive control

AQW 45948/22-27 – Eating Disorders

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to assist in improving support for people with eating disorders. Minister of Health: Action 29d of the Mental Health Strategy 2021–2031 commits to enhancing regional eating disorder services.A business case has been developed to strengthen the … Continue reading AQW 45948/22-27 – Eating Disorders

AQW 45572/22-27 – Mental health services for stroke survivors and their families

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to ensure timely access to mental health services for stroke survivors and their families. Minister of Health: Access to mental health support is recognised as a core element of the stroke pathway, reflected in the Northern Ireland … Continue reading AQW 45572/22-27 – Mental health services for stroke survivors and their families

AQW 46331/22-27 – Mental health support services for pupils

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether any assessment has been made of the availability of mental health support services for pupils in secondary schools. Minister of Education: There has been no assessment made of the availability of mental health support services for pupils in post-primary school. The Education Authority … Continue reading AQW 46331/22-27 – Mental health support services for pupils

AQW 43533/22-27 – Artificial Intelligence-based mental health tools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any role that Artificial Intelligence-based mental health tools are expected to have within NHS mental health services. Minister of Health: The increasing availability of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools in mental health care presents both opportunities and risks. From a Chief Psychological Professions … Continue reading AQW 43533/22-27 – Artificial Intelligence-based mental health tools

AQW 44737/22-27 – Inpatient mental health services

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure that inpatient mental health services have sufficient staffing levels, and the appropriate skill mix, to provide safe and therapeutic care. Minister of Health: The Department of Health recognises the workforce challenges facing inpatient mental … Continue reading AQW 44737/22-27 – Inpatient mental health services

McGlone Calls for More Support for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs in Mid Ulster

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has called on the Executive to provide more support for young adults with learning difficulties and complex needs in Mid Ulster. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after an Assembly adjournment debate on the topic on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said, “There is a clear need for the Executive to … Continue reading McGlone Calls for More Support for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs in Mid Ulster