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Teenagers are physically healthier, but worse mentally

A new survey from the University of Galway finds that while teenagers are more physically healthy...

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16.26 2 May 2024


Teenagers are physically healthier, but worse mentally


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16.26 2 May 2024


A new survey from the University of Galway finds that while teenagers are more physically healthy (with less alcohol and tobacco usage), their mental health has gone down.

We wanted to speak to the people that this survey represents and hear from them what it’s like being a teenager today.  

Kieran is joined by Richard Hogan, Family Psychologist and Columnist with The Irish Examiner to discuss and also speaks with Luke, Aoibhinn, Lenus and Ciara, who are all transition year students.


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