Parents 'distressed' at children's waiting lists, Mental Health Commission says

Mental Health Commission chairman Dr John Hillery said: “It is clear to us from the final report, which we endorse, that the current systems for Camhs services are simply not working.” File picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Parents are “frustrated, distressed” over long waiting lists for children’s mental health services and putting recommendations for reform into action cannot wait, the Oireachtas Health Committee has been told.

The committee also heard “the vast majority” of the 75 teams are not yet fully staffed in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs).