Pandemic sees numbers reporting mental health issues rise by up to a fifth

25% of those included in a recent survey expressed concern about their child’s readjustment as Covid restrictions are lifted and society begins to open up in the coming weeks. File Picture: iStock

The number of people who contacted and presented to mental health services to report difficulties with their mental health increased by between 15% and 20% during the pandemic.

That’s according to St Patrick’s Mental Health Services CEO, Paul Gilligan, who has said there can now be "no doubt" as to the significant psychological impact the pandemic has had.