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Northern Ireland's Mental Health Champion, Professor Siobhán O'Neill, tells Good Morning Ulster that health providers are struggling to meet the demand in the number of people who are in immediate distress. Professor O' Neill advised that there had been a rise in the number of people accessing support privately. Recent Department of Health figures revealed that the number of people waiting to access psychological therapies in the region has increased for the fourth year in a row to more than 6,700. This issue forms part of a broader nationwide trend in the delay for mental health provision. Ms. O'Neill stated that mental health waiting lists are "worrying" and the region-wide mental health strategy 2021-2031 necessitated advancement "within the next ten years." If you have been affected by any of the issues raised within this interview, contact the Â鶹Éç Action Line where you can access guidance. Call 0800 077 077 or search online for Â鶹Éç Action Line.