Teen seeks school mental health supports after sister's struggles

Aisling Murphy, who is working on bettering mental health supports in Irish schools.

A 15-year-old student has joined with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) in demanding increased mental health supports in schools after watching her younger sister's struggle with anxiety and depression.

Aisling Murphy has launched a blog, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook accounts called Mental Health in Irish Schools to raise awareness and to push for counselling and psychological support for students after what her family has been through.