Depressed teens in some areas wait 11 weeeks for treatment

MORE young people are seeking help for depression, anxiety and self-harm, and waiting times to get help average 11 weeks in certain areas, new figures show.

Depressed teens in some areas wait 11 weeeks for treatment

Figures released yesterday from the Teen Counselling Service, run by the Dublin Diocese Agency, showed a 25% increase in the number of referrals for psychiatric assessment.

However, the report also showed problems with waiting times to refer young people to psychiatric help, despite Health Service Executive funding.

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