The majority of parents would like mental health training according to a new report.
St Patrick's Mental Health Services says 88 per cent of parents believe they would benefit from more support or training on mental health and well-being.
As part of national parents' week – 1,200 people took part in a survey on the best way to introduce a discussion on the issue in schools.
Paul Gilligan CEO of St Patrick's Mental Health Services says 'all children have the capacity to live emotionally healthy lives'