Over half of Irish people know someone who has a mental health problem, while 1 in 5 people are suffering themselves.
Today is World Mental Health day and people are being encouraged to speak up if they're having a hard time.
Kim Buckley has this report:
Dublin taxi driver John Quinn lost his 17 year old son Sean to suicide in 2005 after a struggle with his mental health.
He spoke to Dermot and Dave this morning about his family's experience and to encourage others in the same situation to get help.
John lost his 17 year old son Sean to suicide and is encouraging everyone to check in with loved ones on this #WorldMentalHealthDay pic.twitter.com/Ms7Q5qWa97
— Today FM (@TodayFM) October 10, 2017
If you or anyone you know have been affected this story you can contact the following services:
www.samaritans.org. Free phone: 116 123.
www.aware.ie. Tel: 1800 80 48 48.
www.pieta.ie. Tel: 01 623 5606.
www.grow.ie. Tel: 1890 474 474.
www.bodywhys.ie. 1890 200 444.
www.irishadvocacynetwork.com. Tel: 01 872 8684.
www.iacp.ie. Tel: 01 230 3536.
www.psychotherapycouncil.ie. Tel: 01 905 8698.
