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Mother of unwell son shares her experience of mental health service delays

 Almost 650 children are awaiting mental health services in the Cork/Kerry region — close to doub...

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08.52 21 Aug 2019


Mother of unwell son shares her experience of mental health service delays


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08.52 21 Aug 2019


 Almost 650 children are awaiting mental health services in the Cork/Kerry region — close to double the waiting lists in any area across the country. 

We’re joined now by Susan Crowley, who's been affected by this, her son Josh, he’s 14 and awaiting access to the services.

Susan joins Newstalk breakfast now to share her story.


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