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Calls for greater supports for children and young people

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English - March 05, 2024 09:04 - 1 minute - 1.46 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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The mental health of children and young people is said to be at “breaking point.”

That's according to one Sligo Councillor who is calling on the government to tackle ever-increasing waiting lists for services such as CAMHS.

It's understood that parents in the north west have been waiting for a first appointment with CAMHS for a number of months.

Sinn Féin Councillor Arthur Gibbons says the government must work with families on the matter: