{"id":246491,"date":"2025-07-07T23:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T23:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/246491\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T23:31:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T23:31:10","slug":"mental-health-grieving-parents-want-better-access-to-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/246491\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental health: Grieving parents want better access to records"},"content":{"rendered":"

Her parents have also called for the full implementation of the Department of Health’s Mental Health Strategy.<\/p>\n

“Our politicians really need to fight more for our young people,” Mrs Glasser added.<\/p>\n

“How is this strategy not fully implemented yet?”<\/p>\n

The 10-year mental health strategy was published in June 2021<\/a>, with \u00a31.2bn needed to fully implement its recommendations.<\/p>\n

A Department of Health spokesperson said mental health was a key area of focus for the minister and that he wished to convey his deepest sympathy to the Glassers.<\/p>\n

“Northern Ireland has historically had higher prevalence rates of mental ill-health compared to other regions across the United Kingdom,” they added.<\/p>\n

“Despite higher need, however, funding levels for services here have been lower.”<\/p>\n

To date, the department said no additional funding had been provided to support the implementation of the strategy.<\/p>\n

“The minister will continue to press the case for sustained additional funding,” the department added.<\/p>\n

Mrs Glasser has called on parents to talk to their children if they have any concerns.<\/p>\n

“Never assume they are fine,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Jessica didn’t always open up because she cared and didn’t want us worrying, but talking is key.<\/p>\n

“No parent should ever have to deal with this. We want to help other parents.”<\/p>\n

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