The “Out of Silence” report published by the National Women's Council this week documents for the very first time the specific mental health needs of women and girls in Ireland. It is based on interviews with 100 female patients at St Patrick’s University Hospital in Dublin and has made some stark findings, including that Ireland has the highest suicide rate for female children in the EU. Orla O'Connor of the NWCI and Louise O'Leary, advocacy manager at St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, speak to Jennifer Ryan about the report.Later, we bring you Róisín's interview with Marian Keyes at the Safe World Summit hosted by Safe Ireland recently, where they spoke about Marian's book This Charming Man and the issues around domestic violence that it confronts.Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 341 900Dublin Rape Crisis Centre: 1800 778888 sexual violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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