Suicide Aware Mental Health Initiative Draws Hundreds Of Students

The Suicide Aware Amber Flag programme is now available nationwide following unprecedented demand. It comes as one of the country’s largest mental health promotion initiatives took place in City Hall today and offered schools the chance to take part in the programme. 'MentaliTY' also offered invaluable advise to students who may encounter mental health problems. AUDIO: Speaking to Cork's RedFM director of Suicide Aware Mick O'Driscoll says it looks set to go nationwide. Click the PLAY button above to hear.
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