Mental Health Awareness Campaign Launched
A new campaign launched by the Union of Students in Ireland aims to break down the stigma attached to mental health by getting people to talk. A road show will be in CIT today as part of the "Chats for Change" initaitive which will have expert advise and educational stands on display. Vice-president of welfare at CIT students union Ciara O'Connor says financial pressures and alcohol abuse are just some of the issues leading to mental health issues amongst students. Click the play button above to hear Ciara tell Cork's RedFM that is a definite increase in mental health issues:
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