'Increasing' number of gardaí seek help for mental health issues 

Garda HQ said an 'increasing' number of gardaí were looking for help in relation to mental health issues – and said this reflected a greater openness and acceptance within the organisation of mental health concerns.

New figures show that 16 gardaí were off sick from work, on average, due to mental health issues every month during 2020, new figures show.

Garda HQ said an “increasing” number of gardaí were looking for help in relation to mental health issues – and said this reflected a greater openness and acceptance within the organisation of mental health concerns.