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Generational and gender perceptions of mental health services
Greater than 1 in 2 (53%) of respondents reported that they are currently receiving or have previously received professional help for their mental health. When broken down by gender, a greater proportion of females (76%) than males (68%) reported having ever accessed mental health services.
Almost 1 in 5 (19%) of respondents reported that they are currently receiving professional help for their mental health.
A significant majority (61%) of respondents rated the overall performance of the mental health care system in Ireland as fair or poor. Generational differences in perceptions were noted. A majority of older respondents rated the overall performance of the mental health care system as fair or poor, in contrast to a smaller percentage of younger respondents who expressed similar views.