More than 200 children being treated by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) in north Kerry were at risk of potential harm, an independent review has found. On Wednesday, the Health Service Executive (HSE) published a look-back review into the service, which raised concerns about high rates of prescribing of medication and low … Read more
A new model of care is needed to reduce waiting lists for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other neurodivergent conditions who are often “pushed to the back of the queue”, the Government Minister with responsibility for mental health has said. Minister of State Mary Butler described 2026 as a “pivotal” year for … Read more
Coping with mental health issues from early teenage years fuelled Marysia Pachowicz’s long-held dream of becoming a clinical psychologist. Until, halfway through doing a master’s, the Trinity College Dublin graduate realised it was the wrong career choice. “As a clinical psychologist, you kind of have two options. You work in public services or you work … Read more