Irish rate themselves as among ‘happiest in EU’

PSYCHOLOGICALLY, the Irish are a healthy nation, with depression or anxiety rarely affecting their work or social life.

When they feel down or anxious they prefer to see their GP than confide in family or friends. Last year, of those that sought help, 90% went first to their family doctor.

They are among the most tolerant race toward others with psychological problems with just a tiny fraction believing the mentally ill have just themselves to blame or that they will never recover.