Emma’s daughter Jane* was referred to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (Camhs) in Ballyfermot, Dublin by her GP six years ago. “She was cutting herself and very withdrawn.” They were ...

Nearly 600 children have been waiting for more than a year for an appointment with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. According to data released in response to a parliamentary question ...

There has been a significant rise in young people in mental health crisis seeking help at hospital during the coronavirus pandemic. Referrals to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) ...

In June of last year, a number of parents whose children had been referred to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (Camhs) took part in a workshop which informed the report published in late ...

An independent review of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the State has said it cannot currently provide an assurance to parents or guardians in all parts of Ireland that ...

Poor facilities, long waiting lists and staff shortages in Wexford’s adolescent mental health services have been highlighted in new report by the Mental Health Commission (MHC). The MHC’s Child and ...

A TEENAGER suffering from anorexia was left with her organs on the verge of failure as she waited 30 days in a hospital to be moved to a specialist clinic – despite the clinic having 12 vacant beds.

THE UK's mental health crisis is pushing at-risk youngsters to the brink, with research revealing that 4 in 10 turned down for specialist support have self-harmed or had suicidal thoughts. Children ...

One of the women said she felt there was "not really any help available" Two mothers in the North West have shared the struggles and frustrations they have faced to access mental health support for ...

The risk of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may be detectable years before the illnesses begin, according to new research. A University College Dublin led study funded by the Health Research Board ...