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MHR calls for independent audit of Child Mental Health Services

Jan 27, 2022 07:19 By Shannonside News
MHR calls for independent audit of Child Mental Health Services
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The Taoiseach has described the findings as "shocking" and has ordered a nationwide audit of CAMHS.

An audit of the country's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services must be independently led, according to Mental Health Reform.

The coalition says trust in services nationally have been badly affected by the findings in south Kerry.

A review there found 46 children suffered 'significant harm' after being prescribed inappropriate medication by a junior doctor between 2016 and 2020.

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CEO of Mental Health Reform, Fiona Coyle, says it's important that's carried out independently.

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