The Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health have unveiled the Sharing the Vision Digital Mental Health Strategy 2026-2030, to guide the further development of a vibrant digital mental health sector in Ireland.
The Digital Mental Health Strategy 2026-2030 is part of the broader Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone 2020-2030, which aims to transform mental health services across the country. The new strategy aligns with and complements existing policies in health and digital transformation such as the Digital for Care 2030 Framework.
The Strategy was launched by Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler at the third annual Digital Mental Health Conference in partnership with University of Limerick on 20th February.
The Strategy aims to enhance mental health for all through digital technologies that improve infrastructure and provide safe, effective, and accessible mental health information, tools, and services.
By leveraging cutting-edge digital tools and infrastructure, the strategy will empower service users, clinicians, and communities to access safe, effective, and personalised mental health supports anytime, anywhere.
It seeks to address inequalities in access and promote digital mental health solutions that are inclusive and equitable.
The Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler T.D., said: “This strategy sets out a clear vision: to harness and scale the use of digital technologies to provide safe, effective and accessible mental health information, tools and services. It represents a significant step forward in how we deliver mental health services in Ireland. By embracing digital innovation, we can expand accessibility and increase reach so that more people can access the supports they need. This is about building a more connected, responsive and inclusive mental health service.”
The strategy is the result of extensive consultation with service users, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and international experts. Key events, including national conferences and a roundtable event facilitated by eMHIC in the spring of 2025, helped shape the strategy to ensure it meets the needs of all stakeholders.
Paul Longmore, HSE Senior Project Manager and Digital Strategy Lead, said: “This strategy demonstrates what can be achieved through partnership. Digital mental health is an evolving and dynamic field and digital technologies can extend the reach of services, provide service users with choice and convenience, and improve the efficiency of our services. Our commitment is to ensure Ireland remains at the forefront of innovation while delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred services.”
