Almost half of those who self-harm fail to seek any help

Young people, people from the LGBTQI+ community, and people from lower-income households are least likely to seek assistance.

Almost half of those who self-harm do not seek any form of help, with a new survey from Samaritans Ireland also showing young people, people from the LGBTQI+ community, and people from lower-income households are least likely to seek assistance.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday, Samaritans Ireland said more needs to be done to improve services to better support people who self-harm.