HSE reveals significant increase in delays for child psychology appointments in Cork/Kerry

Serious problems can result for children for problems such as anxiety or depression who do not get an appointment in a timely fashion, according to professionals working in the field. File Picture: iStock

The HSE has said it “sincerely regrets” the massive waiting list for child psychology appointments in Cork/Kerry, but offered no explanation as to why the lists in its North Lee section have increased 28-fold since 2020.

New details on the delays for such appointments in the southern region show that each of the five sections have seen at least a 200% increase since December 2020.