Investment in local activities for young people 'an investment in their mental health', advocate says

Dan Kelly: 'If politicians are investing in our communities, they’re indirectly investing in young people’s mental health as well.'

Young people need investment in local activities to help tackle isolation and prevent a mental health crisis, a 21-year old advocate from Tipperary has urged.

This follows reports of more than 5,000 children and young people waiting for primary psychology help as well as waiting lists of up to 18 months for specialist services for this age group.