The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service assesses and treats children and young people presenting with acute mental health concerns. Requirements for assessment include symptoms of: depression, acute anxiety, suicidal intent, psychosis, eating disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Interventions include counselling, psychotherapy, parenting psychotherapy and sometimes medication.
Eligibility: Children and young people presenting with acute mental health concerns up to the age of 16 years, and re-referrals up to the age of 17 years.
Referral: Referrals are primarily accepted through GPs with regard to Acute Mental Health presentations.
Contact details: Address: Tyone Health Centre, Nenagh. E45 FC94
Tel. (067) 46455
Hours of Business: Monday – Friday, 9.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Geographical remit: North Tipperary