Mental health services preventing young people from reaching their potential, say Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin said it would seek to replace the current Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) system

Despite 75% of mental health conditions being established by the age of 25, there is currently no targeted early intervention for those aged between 18 and 25, according to Sinn Féin's Mental Health Action Plan. File picture

Lack of adequate mental health services for young people is denying children the opportunity to reach their full potential, a Sinn Féin TD has said.

As part of its Mental Health Action Plan launched on Thursday, Sinn Féin said it would be seeking to replace the current Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) system.