Advertisement

Mental Health Special

In this episode special, Clare addresses the pressing issue of long waitlists for mental health treatment for young people in Ireland and their profound consequences. Our guests include Professor Jim Lucey, a renowned psychiatrist and former Medical Director of St Patrick's University Hospital, Niall Breslin (Bressie), a mental health advocate and founder of Lust for Life charity, and Lottie, a brave teenager currently waiting eight months for therapy. Together, we explore the reasons behind these lengthy waitlists and shed light on the urgent need for early intervention.

Share this article

08.00 28 May 2023


Mental Health Special



Share this article

08.00 28 May 2023


In this episode special, Clare addresses the pressing issue of long waitlists for mental health treatment for young people in Ireland and their profound consequences.

Our guests include Professor Jim Lucey, a renowned psychiatrist and former Medical Director of St Patrick's University Hospital, Niall Breslin (Bressie), a mental health advocate and founder of Lust for Life charity, and Lottie, a brave teenager currently waiting eight months for therapy.

Together, we explore the reasons behind these lengthy waitlists and shed light on the urgent need for early intervention.


Read more about

Alive And Kicking With Clare McKenna

Related Episodes

What supplements do we really ...

00:10:49

What supplements do we really need?

The Claire Byrne Show

00:10:49


Crash in UK kills two police o...

00:16:37

Crash in UK kills two police officers and five young men

The Claire Byrne Show

00:16:37


Tougher tests for migrants to...

00:05:11

Tougher tests for migrants to become Irish citizens been considered

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:11


TikTok to pay $400m settlement...

00:05:04

TikTok to pay $400m settlement in US children's privacy case

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:04