Racism, discrimination and homelessness in Travelling community main contributors affecting mental health

Seven times more Traveller men and six times more Traveller women commit suicide compared to the general population, according to figures from the National Traveller Mental Health Network.

Upload: 30 members of the Travelling community have died by suicide this year.

The Irish Travel'er Movement says the high number of deaths highlights the need for more resources to tackle the mental health crisis in the community.