An Athlone mother says her seriously ill 16-year-old daughter has been failed by the health service.
Anna Boles says Katie opened up about her mental health struggles over a year ago, but hasn't got the care she needs.
She's currently in Mullingar hospital with anorexia nervosa, to be care for physically.
It's her third admission there this year.
Anna says she's been let down by the child and adolescent mental health service: