Therapists are being hired in the midlands to help deal with demand.
A suicide and self-harm charity has seen a 42% increase in the number of under 18s seeking help this year.
Pieta House has seen an overall rise in demand for services of 22% since last year, with over 4,500 people needing support.
The charity is recruiting more therapists in a number of locations, including the Midlands, to try to meet the high level of demand.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 600 Patients Waiting For Hospital Beds Across Ireland
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Midlands Shooting Incident
More Action Needed To Tackle Adult Abuse Says Safeguarding Ireland
Athlone Drag Queen Brings Glamour To The Midlands
BnM Lodges Windfarm Plans On Offaly Border
Carlow GAA Expresses Its Sympathies To Family After Work Related Inicident