€2m fund for counselling to boost men’s mental health

Counselling sessions will also be available directly to men through the HSE helpline and promoted in a national marketing campaign from September. Stock picture 

More than 15,000 counselling sessions will be offered to men annually as part of a new government initiative to improve men’s mental health.

A total of €2m in funding has been announced by mental health minister Mary Butler to provide therapies and counselling supports specifically tailored for men.