Leahy emphasizes that mental health issues are universal, and every family will eventually encounter the system, which has often failed, especially for children with special needs.

Kirsty Scott and Mary Gould, bereaved mothers from Northern Ireland, are calling for urgent reforms in mental health services after their sons' tragic deaths, which they believe were caused by systemic failures.

Campaign organizer Sara Boyce highlights the importance of learning from past experiences, including the Essex campaign, to improve mental health services in Northern Ireland and prevent further tragedies.

The mothers and their supporters are committed to continuing their fight for change, motivated by the suffering of many others affected by the system.

Melanie Leahy, who campaigned for over a decade for a public inquiry into more than 2,000 mental health-related deaths in Essex, supports their cause and underscores systemic failures in mental health care.

Scott shared her personal story of her son William’s misdiagnosis and overdose, criticizing the lack of significant change despite numerous inquiries over her 15-year struggle.

Mary Gould, a midwife, expressed frustration over the 'atrocious' standards of mental health care and the silencing of those who speak out about the crisis.

Leahy’s son Matthew died in 2012 while under mental health care, which spurred her decade-long campaign for accountability and systemic reform, and she has connected with other families to amplify their voices.

Families involved in the 'New Script for Mental Health' initiative aim to ensure lessons from past failures are applied to prevent further harm.

There is a call for the government and communities to unite in addressing the mental health crisis and holding health services accountable.