Fallout of societal lockdowns on children cannot be ignored

INTO is seeking direct funding of €20 per pupil to enable schools to introduce specialist counselling and therapeutic supports for pupils with mental health challenges

Children suffered greatly during the pandemic.

As the new term starts, many teachers are observing a growing mental health crisis among thousands of primary school children.

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, frontline child welfare workers predicted a “tsunami” of problems. Societal lockdowns have contributed to an increased presentation of conditions such as chronic anxiety, depression, and social isolation.