€5m pilot mental health counselling service to be launched in primary schools 

The programme, due to begin in September 2023, will include primary-based arts and therapies to provide for the social and emotional wellbeing of children

Early intervention has been identified as the difference between a problem escalating into a crisis.

A €5m pilot mental health counselling service is to be launched in primary schools around the country.

The programme, due to begin in September 2023, will include primary-based arts and therapies which can provide for the social and emotional wellbeing of children.