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13/01/2014
Calls To Mental Health Service Increases
One of Ireland's mental health support groups has said the number of calls it received has increased for the third consecutive year.
According to St. Patrick's Mental Health Support Service, the volume of calls it received increased by 29%, while email inquiries rose by 46%. In 2013, the service dealt with 2,510 phone calls, compared to 1,967 in 2012. The phone calls related to various issues including depression (572), OCD (255), addictions (170) and personality disorder (17).
It was also revealed that the number of female callers (1,846) was almost treble that of men (664) last year.
Tom Maher, Director of Clinical Services at St. Patrick's, said: "It's encouraging to see the substantial increase in mental health queries to the St. Patrick's Support Service during 2013. It's a sign that we are getting better at talking about our mental health which is a hugely positive development.
"There are many reasons people wait before reaching out for support but it's important that they know support is there and it's easily accessible when they are ready."
Paul Gilligan, CEO of St. Patrick's, added: "People experiencing mental health difficulties should not only believe that recovery is possible but should expect recovery. Everyone has a right to good mental health."
(JP/IT)
According to St. Patrick's Mental Health Support Service, the volume of calls it received increased by 29%, while email inquiries rose by 46%. In 2013, the service dealt with 2,510 phone calls, compared to 1,967 in 2012. The phone calls related to various issues including depression (572), OCD (255), addictions (170) and personality disorder (17).
It was also revealed that the number of female callers (1,846) was almost treble that of men (664) last year.
Tom Maher, Director of Clinical Services at St. Patrick's, said: "It's encouraging to see the substantial increase in mental health queries to the St. Patrick's Support Service during 2013. It's a sign that we are getting better at talking about our mental health which is a hugely positive development.
"There are many reasons people wait before reaching out for support but it's important that they know support is there and it's easily accessible when they are ready."
Paul Gilligan, CEO of St. Patrick's, added: "People experiencing mental health difficulties should not only believe that recovery is possible but should expect recovery. Everyone has a right to good mental health."
(JP/IT)
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