NEW Stormont figures show that 75 people have died by suicide in Fermanagh-south Tyrone in the last five years.
It has also emerged that none of the health and social care trusts, including the Western Trust have met the 13 week target times for treating people suffering from illnesses such as depression and anxiety.
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan believes at least 160 extra staff are needed to cope with the pressures on mental health services across Northern Ireland.
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