Ireland's suicide epidemic

[mariannaspring]

Having lived in three countries, I don't think I heard about suicide as much as I have in Ireland. A lot of foreigners and Irish people who emigrate abroad say the same thing.

Is there a suicide epidemic? I know suicide rates have fallen since the 2000s (though a lot are inaccurately classified by coroners) so is it perhaps a case of the degree of separation? Ireland has a low population compared to other countries and people are likely to know strangers so perhaps it just feels common.

[Jack The Stripper]

The mental health of people due to housing, medical issues, cost of living, feeling safe in one’s community is on decline. But sure spend €5 million bring a few cats and dogs from Ukraine instead of funding core issues.