Nearly a quarter of people felt severe symptoms of stress in the past week.
More than half of people have felt lonely in the past month.
A survey by AXA also found 52% of people felt "overwhelmed" by factors beyond their control.
21% of people meanwhile have experienced severe symptoms of stress in the past week.
Psychotherapist Stella O'Malley says people who feel lonely sometimes turn to social media to fill a void:
Midlands Hospital Warns Of Increased Admissions
Staff and management at Regional Hospital Mullingar are apologising for any inconvenience caused.
Westmeath Swimming Pool Announces Temporary Closure For Repairs
Mullingar Swimming Pool will temporarily close next Monday until Friday.
Visual Art Exhibition ‘12’ To Feature At Electric Picnic
"12" explores addiction, recovery, and the possibility of a hopeful future.
Midlands Live Register Figures On The Rise
11,113 people in the Midlands were on the Live Register last month.
Lifeguard Appreciation Day Celebrated In Westmeath
The event took place on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
New Self-Guided Walking Routes Launched In Laois
The Durrow Digital Trails were recently launched.
Westmeath Town Responsible For Over 50% Of Cash Access Reports
82 out of the 141 cash access reports so far under Central Bank's reporting system come from Moate.
Councillor Says Questions Remain Over Failed Westmeath Accommodation Centre
Works to return the Lissywollen site in Athlone to its original state are being planned.
