Ireland has the fourth highest rate of suicide among teenagers in Europe, according to a recent UNICEF report.
Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone has called for more online counselling services to be available for teens.
The creation of a Mental Health App to provide a service is what she believes is needed.
Senator Noone says easy accessibility is key.
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She said:
"Younger people are spending a lot more time online and we've seen in recent weeks and months how difficult a place that can be to navigate and I think it is vital we have a very accessible platform which is safe for younger people to access for help when they need it."
- Digital Desk
