Jigsaw urges stronger mental health supports in schools after ESRI report

Jigsaw has called for continued action to embed stronger mental health supports and training in schools, following the publication of a new ESRI report on student wellbeing.The report highlights that schools are increasingly on the frontline of youth mental health, with exams, homework and general school pressures the biggest stressors for young people.Jigsaw says programmes like Neart are helping teachers build confidence, spot early warning signs and support students before problems reach crisis point.Speaking to Ocean FM News Rachel White, Donegal Campaigns Officer, says Jigsaw is urging government to invest long-term in prevention, early intervention and clear pathways to specialist mental health services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.