'We're a nation under pressure': 50% of recent St John of God admissions Covid-related

The Head of Psychology at St John of God hospital, Dr Fergal Rooney has said that a review of recent admissions found that 50% presented primarily with a Covid-19 related issue.

“Sadly at present we're a nation under pressure, and now at the hospital we're meeting with people who are experiencing mental health issues directly related to Covid reality,” he told RTÉ radio’s News at One.