Anxiety Rising in the MidlandsAnxiety Rising in the Midlands According to the national mental health charity Turn2Me, anxiety is the most prevalent mental health issue in the Midlands region of Ireland. Over 60% of cases reported to the organization from counties Laois, Meath, Offaly, and Westmeath involve anxiety disorders. Turn2Me provides support for a wide range of anxiety-related concerns, including work stress, financial strain, exam anxiety, and even climate anxiety. Other common mental health issues reported include depression (22%) and relationship issues (8%). Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Turn2Me, emphasizes that “People use our services for all sorts of different reasons.” Despite being a small charity, Turn2Me assists approximately 10,000 Irish adults annually. Notably, the organization has observed a shift in the most frequent age category seeking help, with the 20-26 demographic now accounting for the majority, surpassing the 18-24 age group from the previous year.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 09:22
According to one charity, more than 60% of cases in the region are due to anxiety disorders.
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in the Midlands.
Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has released figures showing that 64% of people reporting to them in Laois, Meath, Offaly and Westmeath have problems with anxiety.
They also treat all kinds of anxiety, such as work stress, financial pressure, exam anxiety and even climate anxiety.
22% seek help for depression and 8% struggle with relationship problems.
They also noticed a shift in the most common age category, with most users falling into the 20-26 age category, up from 18-24 the previous year.
Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Turn2Me and Tullamore, said: “People use our services for all sorts of different reasons. Although we are a small charity, we are performing well above our weight, helping around 10,000 adults living in Ireland each year.”
