Advertisement

We discuss the high rates of self-harm among teens

32 per cent of transition year students reported having self-harmed at some point in their lifeti...

Share this article

07.45 22 Feb 2024


We discuss the high rates of self-harm among teens


Listen to this episode


Share this article

07.45 22 Feb 2024


32 per cent of transition year students reported having self-harmed at some point in their lifetime.  

 

That’s according to new research from the University of Galway, which found high rates of self-harm among teenagers and a decline in their mental health and wellbeing. We get reaction to these findings with Emmet Major, Project Co-Ordinator at Planet Youth.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Related Episodes

Steve Cavanagh on his new book...

00:11:21

Steve Cavanagh on his new book 'One of us is guilty'

The Pat Kenny Show

00:11:21


Pat's Sunday Papers Revie...

00:15:38

Pat's Sunday Papers Review August 2nd

The Pat Kenny Show

00:15:38


GAA in talks to limit numbers...

00:13:33

GAA in talks to limit numbers leaving Ireland for the AFL

The Pat Kenny Show

00:13:33


What Caused the Ceuta Surge?

00:12:05

What Caused the Ceuta Surge?

The Pat Kenny Show

00:12:05