One in five people are suffering psychological distress as a result of the pandemic.

The proportion of the population that says they feel depressed at least some of the time has risen to thirty three per cent.

Professor of Psychiatry from Trinity College Dublin Brendan Kelly, advises that People devote time to looking after their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic.

He spoke to Matt Copper Today on The Last Word.

To catch the full chat hit the play button below.