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Nancy Reilly speaks out after her husband Mark died by suicide just days after being admitted to Cork University Hospital, urging systemic change in mental health care. Though staff are doing their best, she argues they’re overwhelmed and undertrained, with Mark’s isolation in a single room potentially worsening his crisis. A retired software engineer and globe-trotting volunteer, Mark’s tragic end has galvanized Nancy to advocate for honest, urgent reform — especially in emergency settings ill-equipped for mental health emergencies. The hospital apologized, admitted liability, and implemented safety upgrades following a review, while Nancy received a statutory mental distress payment and the judge offered heartfelt condolences.

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