St John of God Hospital in Dublin has said that half of all admissions in the past month related to Covid-19. In a statement, it said there has been an increase in admissions from new and existing patients who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, addictions and issues relating to severe social isolation.
Healthcare workers have also been admitted to the hospital due to acute work-related stress. St John of God Hospital in Stillorgan is an independent acute psychiatric teaching facility.
Speaking on RTÉ's News at One, the hospital's head of psychology Dr Fergal Rooney said: "Sadly at present we're a nation under severe pressure." He said this includes people whose relationships have become strained, people who have developed a