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LACK OF FUNDING, long waiting lists and a disjointed system are the common complaints about Ireland’s mental health services, which critics say poorly serves young people. Now, with demand expected to increase due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are worries over whether the system can cope.
TheJournal.ie spoke to staff, students and politicians who all shared the concern about whether the system could sustain an anticipated spike in cases and referrals. Some referred to the situation as akin to waiting for a tsunami, others likened it to a time-bomb. The months of September and October often see an increase in referrals for mental health as part of the normal cycle. Now with schools set to be transformed by public health guidelines and colleges moving largely online, staff in the sector are preparing for a rising number of issues among students. Read more
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