Almost one-in-five sought help for mental health difficulties during Covid-19 pandemic - survey

The number of people who would tell their partner they are suffering from mental health difficulties has increased to 70%, according to the St Patrick's Annual Stigma and Attitudes Survey 2020. File Picture.

Almost three-quarters of Irish people believe the community's response to mental health issues in the coming months will be crucial amid an increasing number of people seeking help.

More than one-in-four (27%) people or a loved one are experiencing mental health difficulties for the first time, according to the findings from St Patrick’s Annual Stigma and Attitudes Survey 2020. The survey polled 800 people throughout the country last month.