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# My World Survey

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Number of teenagers reporting severe anxiety in Ireland doubles since 2012, report finds

That’s according to My World Survey 2, the largest ever study of Ireland’s youth mental health.

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Nov 19th 2019, 9:19 AM

Report: 1 in 3 young people have experienced mental health problems

Depression, anxiety and stress were found to be significantly higher in young people who engaged in harmful drinking behaviour.

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May 16th 2012, 10:34 AM