Hidden tragedy claims more lives in peacetime Northern Ireland than The Troubles | ITV News

Mental health is one of those illnesses that’s hidden from view.
No one can see it and very few recognise the signs that someone is suffering.
Despite having the smallest population in the UK, Northern Ireland has the largest prevalence of mental illness.
And what’s more tragic, is more people have died by suicide in the past 17 years than were killed during the 30 years of conflict - 4,400 took their own lives compared to 3,600 who died in The Troubles.
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