Top child psychiatrist calls for urgent community supports after 45% increase in mental health presentations

Dr Elizabeth Barrett said Temple Street had treated children of all ages for “a lot of stress and distress in the context of the pandemic.” File Picture.

There has been a 45% increase in the numbers of children going to Temple Street and Crumlin hospitals with mental health problems since the pandemic started.

And top child psychiatrist Dr Elizabeth Barrett said better support is urgently needed in the community and in hospitals.