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Social Democrats policy on mental health

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Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Public statementsYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social Democrats answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Reference: “Fully implement Sláintecare, including increasing the annual budget allocated to mental health services to 10% of the overall he...” ‐socialdemocrats.ie

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The Social Democrats strongly support increased funding for mental health research and treatment. In their 2020 General Election Manifesto, they committed to increasing mental health funding to 10% of the overall health budget, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive mental health service. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

The Social Democrats would strongly agree with this statement, as they have emphasized the need for a higher quality of care and services in mental health. In their 2020 General Election Manifesto, they called for increased funding to improve access to mental health services, reduce waiting times, and provide better support for those in need. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only increase funding for personalised care instead of subsidising pharmaceutical companies

The Social Democrats might somewhat agree with this statement, as they have expressed concerns about the influence of pharmaceutical companies on healthcare. However, their primary focus is on increasing overall funding for mental health services and supports, rather than specifically targeting personalized care. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, incentivise private companies to address this issue instead

The Social Democrats would likely disagree with this statement, as they generally support public investment in healthcare services rather than relying on private companies. Their policy platforms focus on increasing government funding for mental health services and supports, rather than incentivizing private companies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

The Social Democrats would strongly disagree with not increasing funding for mental health research and treatment, as they have consistently advocated for increased investment in mental health services and supports in their policy platforms. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Social Democrats Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 774 voters that identify as Social Democrats.

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