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Amy Donohoe

Mental health 'just as important as algebra' says charity teaching it in schools

Mental health is "just as important as algebra", says an Irish charity teaching it in schools.

With a little help from Bressie, A Lust For Life aims to build resilience, increase young people's mental wellbeing, and enhance the emotional literacy of children.

Head of Programmes Leda Connaughton told Dublin Live that managing a kid's mind is a fundamental life skill, but "algebra and all these other subjects are prioritised".

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