Thousands of third-level students seeking support for anxiety, depression, and isolation

There was a 'significant rise' in the number of students presenting last year with low mood, isolation, loneliness, and anxiety, according to PCHEI chairwoman Treasa Fox.

An increasing number of third-level students are seeking mental health support amid increases in anxiety, depression, and isolation, according to the Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education in Ireland (PCHEI) group.

Counsellors say many are "languishing" due to a lack of support, with student counselling services (SCS) across Ireland experiencing increased demand for services, with a large number of students presenting.