Secondary schools lacking in mental health supports - guidance counsellors

A school classroom set up for the leaving and junior certificate state examinations. Picture: Denis Minihane.

The Institute of Guidance Counsellors has today said that many Irish schools lack adequate mental health supports, ahead of the new academic year.

A survey of parents and students has found 75% of respondents feel the Covid-19 crisis has had an impact on their wellbeing, amid the uncertainty surrounding safely attending schools in person, the possibility of learning online and conducting State exams.