A "critically urgent" call is being made for a major overhaul of the mental health service for children and young people in this country.

The call is coming from the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, which is seeking "major reform of the management and governance of CAMHS".

CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - provides assessment and treatment for young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has published a policy document outlining changes it wants to see.

Dr Maeve Doyle, Executive Member of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, is looking for a better internal structure...

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Former Barefield Councillor, Manager with Clare Crusaders Children’s Clinic, Ann Norton, who has campaigned for improved CAHMS services and Chair, College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, Faculty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr Patricia Byrne.

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