1/5 of Irish parents have used the internet to search for mental health information to help children in the last month

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD,  recently launched the Technology for Well-Being International Conference, which examines the role of technology in supporting young people’s mental health and well-being. New research launched at the conference revealed that over two thirds of Irish parents (70%) would look for help on the internet if their child was going through a tough time. 

Pictured is Gerry Raleigh, Elaine Geraghty, Minister Frances Fitzgerald, Professor Margaret Barry and Derek Chambers at the ReachOut.com Technology for Well-Being International Conference.

These findings are from the ‘Bridging the Digital Disconnect’ research carried out by the Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway and Inspire Ireland, the organisation behind ReachOut.com. The research project is part-funded by the Australian Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre and explores parents’ views on using technology to promote young people’s mental health.
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