Trust in HSE mental health services for children 'deeply shaken' by Camhs report

Families’ trust in HSE mental health services for children has been “deeply shaken” by a report centred on the north Kerry service, with over half the children surveyed found to be at risk.

Some 79% of the 374 children were given medication during their time under North Kerry Camhs, compared to a national rate of 39% identified by the HSE in 2023.

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