Over 900 young people have contacted Childline about thoughts of self-harm over the past year.
About 26 children and young people have been contacting Childline every week about suicide over the past year.
They express thoughts about ending their own lives, or have previously attempted to do so.
The ISPCC is telling Oireachtas committee today many children are stressed about socialising in school, after a long lockdown.
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Professor of psychiatry in Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly, says the figures about suicide are a concern.
Over 900 young people have contacted Childline about thoughts of self-harm over the past year.
Professor Kelly, says it's not surprising they're stressed about socialising
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