by Raymond Sheehy | Jul 25, 2026 | Forensic Mental Health
When we talk about the cost of running mental health services, we’re usually thinking of one thing: the number on the invoice. What does a bed cost? What does a support worker cost? What does the programme cost per person, per year? Budget constraints are real. We...
by Raymond Sheehy | Jun 7, 2025 | Forensic Mental Health
Forensic mental health is one of the most misunderstood parts of the mental health system. It sits at the intersection of mental health care and the criminal justice system. It supports people who have experienced serious mental health challenges and have also come...
by Raymond Sheehy | Jan 13, 2025 | Forensic Mental Health
For many people with severe mental health conditions, prison is not a one-time experience—it’s a cycle. They leave with no support, struggle to adjust, and end up back behind bars. This is not just a failure of the justice system. It is a failure of mental health...
by Raymond Sheehy | Sep 16, 2024 | Forensic Mental Health
When we think of the criminal justice system, the focus often falls on punishment and deterrence. But for many women, their journey into this system is deeply rooted in something far more complex and heartbreaking: childhood trauma. Abuse, neglect, and violence in...
by Raymond Sheehy | Aug 13, 2024 | Forensic Mental Health
The UK’s prison system is full of people with mental health conditions. Many arrive in prison with severe issues. Others develop them while inside. But instead of getting proper treatment, most are left to cope alone. When they leave, the problems don’t disappear. In...
by Raymond Sheehy | Aug 5, 2024 | Forensic Mental Health
Serving time in prison is a life-altering experience. Many people who commit crimes have mental health challenges before they enter the prison system. The other side of the coin is that being in prison can take a toll on an inmate’s mental health too. Many who are...
