2024 Mental Health Media
Awards Archive
This page details all of the past winners and shortlisted entries for the Shine Mental Health Media Awards
2024 Shortlist
The Mental Health Media Awards celebrate work across 12 categories and a wide range of media platforms, highlighting the unique role of journalists, producers and storytellers.
Note: Winners highlighted in bold
Print & Online | National
The psychosis arts collective: how a group of artists who have experienced the condition are challenging perceptions, Niamh Jimenez, Irish Independent
CAMHS refusing to treat girl with suicidal thoughts shows 'autistic children are being failed', Eimear McAuley, The Journal
Calls for inquiry into birth trauma in Ireland, as women decry lack of empathy and consent in HSE, Mairead Maguire, The Journal
‘It was degrading’ – former patient tells of distress as inspectors reveal rundown state of psychiatric unit, Eilish O’Regan, Irish Independent
Can schools stand up to the bullies?, Jen Hogan, The Irish Times
CAMHS refusing to treat girl with suicidal thoughts shows 'autistic children are being failed', Eimear McAuley, The Journal
Calls for inquiry into birth trauma in Ireland, as women decry lack of empathy and consent in HSE, Mairead Maguire, The Journal
‘It was degrading’ – former patient tells of distress as inspectors reveal rundown state of psychiatric unit, Eilish O’Regan, Irish Independent
Can schools stand up to the bullies?, Jen Hogan, The Irish Times
Print & Online | Local
'I prayed they would answer their phones' - Turkish native and Kerry resident of 30 years talks of losing parents and sister in Turkey-Syria earthquakes’ Stephen Fernane, The Kerryman Newspaper
'The scars he caused must never be forgotten', David Looby, New Ross Standard
Concern over rise in school refusal, Emma Connolly, Southern Star Newspaper
Only the Lonely, Sarah Hogan, The Echo
'We took matters into our own hands’ Emma Connolly. Southern Star Newspaper
'The scars he caused must never be forgotten', David Looby, New Ross Standard
Concern over rise in school refusal, Emma Connolly, Southern Star Newspaper
Only the Lonely, Sarah Hogan, The Echo
'We took matters into our own hands’ Emma Connolly. Southern Star Newspaper
Print & Online | Special Interest
Orlagh Lally: ‘There were days where I would just sit there and I didn’t care about anything’, Malachy Clerkin, The Irish Times
The Invisible Struggle of PMDD, Niamh Devereux, Irish Country Magazine
The psychosis arts collective: how a group of artists who have experienced the condition are challenging perceptions, Niamh Jimenez, Irish Independent
Perfect storm increases suicide risk for farmers, Jacqueline Hogge, Irish Country Magazine
Why do so many young men struggle with loneliness and isolation?, Helen O’Callaghan, Irish Examiner
The Invisible Struggle of PMDD, Niamh Devereux, Irish Country Magazine
The psychosis arts collective: how a group of artists who have experienced the condition are challenging perceptions, Niamh Jimenez, Irish Independent
Perfect storm increases suicide risk for farmers, Jacqueline Hogge, Irish Country Magazine
Why do so many young men struggle with loneliness and isolation?, Helen O’Callaghan, Irish Examiner
Broadcast | Long Form
Beyond Control RTE Prime Time, RTE
Patrick A Young Traveller Lost, Alleycats, RTE
Second Chances – Episode 1, Mind the Gap Films, Virgin Media Television
Meanapás: Meon Nua, Tyrone Productions, TG4
Lost for Words, Subotica, RTE
Patrick A Young Traveller Lost, Alleycats, RTE
Second Chances – Episode 1, Mind the Gap Films, Virgin Media Television
Meanapás: Meon Nua, Tyrone Productions, TG4
Lost for Words, Subotica, RTE
Broadcast | Short Form
Moncrieff, Coercive Control ‘He slowly become very controlling’, Newstalk
RTÉ Primetime, 13 on TikTok, RTE One
The Pat Kenny Show, Survivors of the Sex Trade, Newstalk
Ear To the Ground, Martin Gavin, RTE One
The Pat Kenny Show, Please Help Us – Traveller woman has lost 29 relatives to suicide, Newstalk
RTÉ Primetime, 13 on TikTok, RTE One
The Pat Kenny Show, Survivors of the Sex Trade, Newstalk
Ear To the Ground, Martin Gavin, RTE One
The Pat Kenny Show, Please Help Us – Traveller woman has lost 29 relatives to suicide, Newstalk
Digital Content
Creativity: the answer to crafting hope, Daragh Fleming TedTalk
The Indo Daily: Trans woman allegedly denied urgent treatment at Dublin hospital, The Irish Indo Daily Podcast
The Stardust Tragedy - Episode 6 "Wounds Deepen", The Irish Sun Podcast
Owning mental illness with Sophie White, Caroline Foran Owning It Podcast
Ready to be Real with Richard Hogan, Ready to be Real with Sile Seoige Podcast
The Indo Daily: Trans woman allegedly denied urgent treatment at Dublin hospital, The Irish Indo Daily Podcast
The Stardust Tragedy - Episode 6 "Wounds Deepen", The Irish Sun Podcast
Owning mental illness with Sophie White, Caroline Foran Owning It Podcast
Ready to be Real with Richard Hogan, Ready to be Real with Sile Seoige Podcast
Student Journalism Award
Chronic Waiting, Madeleine Masoudi, Griffith College Dublin Graduation 2024
Writing to Freedom, Siobhan Brosnan, Kerry College
A perfect storm: loneliness in Ireland, Alexander Lopatin, University of Galway 2024
Misdiagnosis and the portrayal of mental health on TikTok, Isabella Roussel, Trinity College Dublin
Research shows the importance of Travellers’ mental health in Ireland, Latisha McCrudden, University of Galway
Writing to Freedom, Siobhan Brosnan, Kerry College
A perfect storm: loneliness in Ireland, Alexander Lopatin, University of Galway 2024
Misdiagnosis and the portrayal of mental health on TikTok, Isabella Roussel, Trinity College Dublin
Research shows the importance of Travellers’ mental health in Ireland, Latisha McCrudden, University of Galway
Special Recognition Award
Louise (anonymous), Life with an eating disorder ‘Don’t wait for rock bottom’, The Journal
Martin Gavin, Ear to the Ground, RTE One
Pat & Michelle McDonagh, Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost, RTE One
Colm O'Gorman, Church is responsibe for facilitation and cover up of the rape and abuse of hundreds of thousands of children, New Ross Standard
PJ Gallagher, PJ Gallagher: Changing My Mind, RTE One
Martin Gavin, Ear to the Ground, RTE One
Pat & Michelle McDonagh, Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost, RTE One
Colm O'Gorman, Church is responsibe for facilitation and cover up of the rape and abuse of hundreds of thousands of children, New Ross Standard
PJ Gallagher, PJ Gallagher: Changing My Mind, RTE One
Shine Audience Choice Award
Coercive control: 'He slowly became very controlling'
Creativity: the answer to crafting hope
Martin Gavin on Ear to the Ground, RTÉ
Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost
PJ Gallagher: Changing My Mind
Creativity: the answer to crafting hope
Martin Gavin on Ear to the Ground, RTÉ
Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost
PJ Gallagher: Changing My Mind
Refugee Mental Health Award | supported by UNHCR and Irish Red Cross
Losing Hope - The Mental Strain for Asylum Seekers living in Tents, John Cooke, RTE Radio One
She was alive but there was no help': Appeal launched for mother who watched daughter (5) die from gunshot wound as family fled Gaza, Tom Galvin, Bray People
Concern raised over safety of women in direct provision centres after incidences of violence, Sorcha Pollack, The Irish Times
Rescue ship tries to save minds as well as bodies on the Mediterranean, Sally Hayden, The Irish Times
As more people seeking asylum are left to sleep rough, it makes it even harder for them to access mental-health care they may need, Sharmim Malekmian, Dublin Inquirer
She was alive but there was no help': Appeal launched for mother who watched daughter (5) die from gunshot wound as family fled Gaza, Tom Galvin, Bray People
Concern raised over safety of women in direct provision centres after incidences of violence, Sorcha Pollack, The Irish Times
Rescue ship tries to save minds as well as bodies on the Mediterranean, Sally Hayden, The Irish Times
As more people seeking asylum are left to sleep rough, it makes it even harder for them to access mental-health care they may need, Sharmim Malekmian, Dublin Inquirer
Mental Health Champion
Alan Bradley
2024 Gallery
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