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A Troubling Legacy: Northern Ireland's Mental Health Crisis

The bombs and the bullets of Northern Ireland’s Troubles have given way to an uneasy peace, but w...

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20.00 24 Oct 2026


A Troubling Legacy: Northern Ireland's Mental Health Crisis



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20.00 24 Oct 2026


The bombs and the bullets of Northern Ireland’s Troubles have given way to an uneasy peace, but what impact has 30 years of conflict had on people’s mental health?

For many victims, the Troubles left no physical wounds but the mental health trauma of war is one they carry with them to this day. 

A Troubling Legacy: Northern Ireland’s Mental Health Crisis was produced by James Wilson and supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism, in partnership with Shine.

And a warning that it contains discussion of sexual violence, suicide and murder that some listeners may find distressing. 

If you need support contact the Samaritans on 116 123.


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