Overprotecting children may increase suicide risk, GP warns

Overprotecting children and problem-solving for them could contribute to higher suicide risks in later life, an Irish GP and author has warned.

Overprotecting children may increase suicide risk, GP warns

Overprotecting children and problem-solving for them could contribute to higher suicide risks in later life, an Irish GP and author has warned.

Dr Harry Barry was speaking at the Console World Suicide Prevention Day Conference at the Aviva Stadium today.

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