News - CAMHS
Over 850 children wait for CAMHS appointment locally
Camhs provides assessment and treatment for young people aged under 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety or dealing with an eating disorder.
May 7, 2026 13:18
Posts remain vacant at e-mental health hub in Castlerea
A review found 227 children were at risk of harm in the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
Feb 18, 2026 17:16
HSE rejects plan for new CAMHS building in Roscommon town
The current premises is nearly full.
Feb 11, 2026 13:06
Concerns over state of CAMHS intensify
A report published last October found over 400 children are waiting more than six months to access mental health services locally.
Jan 14, 2026 17:17
Over 400 local children waiting to access mental health services
The HSE says efforts are underway to recruit more staff and reduce waiting times locally
Oct 31, 2025 08:58
Local TD: 118 children in region waiting on first CAMHS appointment
Sinn Féin’s Mental Health Spokesperson, Sorca Clarke, says over 4,500 children are on waiting lists across Ireland, with more than 760 waiting over a year.
Jun 15, 2025 14:51
Castlerea to host one of Ireland's first mental health 'Discovery Colleges'
The facility has been described as a new and innovative approach to youth mental health in Ireland.
Sep 3, 2024 13:34
Mental health report highlights issues with local youth mental health services
The Commission's report is a damning indictment of the deepening crisis in our mental health services.
Aug 31, 2023 14:28
CAMHS unit treated as the 'poor relation' compared to health services says local GP
The Inspector of Mental Health Services says she published this report earlier than planned, due to the pressing need for change.
Jan 23, 2023 13:50
CAMHS report finds some services inefficient and unsafe
A new report has been published with calls for a review of the service.
Jan 23, 2023 07:18
Over 100 local children waiting a year for mental health appointment
The figures were released this week.
Nov 30, 2022 13:13
56 health consultant positions vacant across Shannonside Region
Concerns have been raised that the vacancies, taken with those nationally, are making it difficult to tackle long patient waiting lists.
Sep 28, 2022 13:26
Over 100 local children waiting a year for mental health treatment
The children from across the Shannonside Region are waiting on appointments with the local CAMHS
Aug 19, 2022 13:58
Over 100 children waiting on mental health assessments in Roscommon
According to the Saolta Hospital Group referrals to CAMHS are reviewed and prioritised on the basis of clinical necessity.
Jul 5, 2022 14:54Shannonside Newsletter
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