Irish people ‘shy away from discussing mental illness’
We’re also more at ease admitting to having a physical illness with almost six in 10 ready to do so compared to just one in 10 feeling comfortable with the idea of being mentally ill.
The research, carried out by Behaviour and Attitudes on behalf of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy found 85% of respondents felt it was easier, nowadays, to talk about emotional problems than it was in the past.
