The number of calls to suicide prevention charity Pieta House has doubled since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Over 10,000 calls have been made to the charity since March, directly relating to suicide, self-harm and suicide bereavement.
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The charity has released the figures on World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place today.
Funding and Advocacy Regional Manager with Pieta House Tom McEvoy says the closure of pubs is a factor in the increase in calls.
