Report due on mental health in schools

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There are calls for guidance counsellors in schools to be given training in psychotherapy.

The measure is among a number of proposals contained in a new report on mental health in our schools.

The Oireachtas Education committee will publish the document today.

Chairperson Fiona O’Loughlin says its paramount teachers are given more supports to help pupils suffering mental health difficulties.