Morning Focus looked at the findings of a report from the Union of Students of Ireland (USI), which showed that four in ten college students experience extreme anxiety.
Gavin discussed the issue with Aaron Burke from Ennis who is President of the Students Union at GMIT, and Dr John Hillery, consultant psychiatrist and President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland.
Listen back below:
Numbers for organisations providing mental health support services:
Pieta House Midwest – 061 484444
The Samartians – 116 123
*Samaritans can be contacted in Ennis by calling 065 682 9777
You can also email Samaritans: jo@samaritans.ie or text 087 260 9090.
Clare Suicide Bereavement Support – 086 0565373 or 087 3698315
Pieta House – 1800 247 247
Clare Haven – Confidential 24 hour Help Line – 065 6822435
Rape Crisis Midwest 1800 311 511 or 061 311511
