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Discussing the youth mental health crisis in Ireland 

Over the past 12 months, demand for help from the youth mental health service, Jigsaw, increased ...

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11.00 10 Feb 2026


Discussing the youth mental health crisis in Ireland 


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11.00 10 Feb 2026


Over the past 12 months, demand for help from the youth mental health service, Jigsaw, increased by 23%, reflecting a youth mental health crisis in Ireland.  Someone who herself reached out for help is Rachel White, and Rachel is now Campaigns Officer for Jigsaw. Rachel joined Claire this morning on the show.


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