Investment needed to solve mental health problems

THE vast majority of children’s mental health problems can be solved with a proper investment in resources, according to an extensive research report.

The Clonmel Project was launched yesterday after examining the mental health of more than 3,500 children in the town as part of the largest and most detailed study of its type undertaken in Ireland.

It confirmed earlier reports that one-fifth of children display significant levels of psychological disorders, but that most of these are treatable if caught early.