Seanad debates
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Effects of Recession on Mental Health: Statements
People often say that talking to and encouraging such groups can have a snowball effect. I was recently invited to the launch of the annual report of the Irish Veterinary Association. The IVA's officials have taken it upon themselves to do their bit to make more people aware of mental health issues. Their efforts will impact on their members and customers in the farming community. If, in their opinion, somebody is unwell, the appropriate authorities can be notified in such cases. I spoke about this matter on that occasion and it was reported in the IVA's magazine two weeks later. Some weeks after that, I was contacted by a local vet in my constituency who pointed out a family that was in difficulties. He suspected that a suicide attempt could recur in that family, and his phone call helped to involve the local agencies.
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