North Kerry CAMHS review to be expanded

A review led by adolescent psychiatrist Dr Colette Halpin last month found two children were at major risk, 195 cases involved moderate risk, and 12 children faced minor risk.

HSE Southwest is now expanding its review of children’s mental health services in north Kerry to cover all children seen before November 2022.

A review of 374 cases published last month found that more than half of those children faced risks of varying levels. Led by adolescent psychiatrist Dr Colette Halpin, it found two children were at major risk, 195 cases involved moderate risk, and 12 children faced minor risk.