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ADHD in children has been linked to social isolation

Children with ADHD are at increased risk of becoming socially isolated as they grow up, according to a new study. Researchers said that the findings highlight the importance of peer support for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

29 Mar 2023 at 09:30

National News

Children’s hospitals ‘seeing astronomical number of young people self-harming’

Children’s hospitals are dealing with an “astronomical” number of self-harm presentations, two leading psychiatrists have warned. Dr Mary Cannon, consultant psychiatrist and member of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, described the ...

02 Jan 2023 at 11:00

Lifestyle

7 signs your teen’s exam stress is out of control – and how to help

Exam season is finally upon us and for many teenagers it can be an intense and overwhelming time. Feelings of pressure, fear of failure, and difficulties with time management are common during this period – but how can parents tell when ...

09 May 2025 at 10:04

National News

Gardai to consider investigating failings of Kerry child mental health service

Gardai are to consider whether there are grounds to begin a criminal investigation following a highly critical review of south Kerry mental health services. Earlier, Micheál Martin has said he will pursue a “non-adversarial” mechanism ...

29 Jan 2022 at 11:44

Sport

Olympian teams up with researchers to make PE kit more inclusive for teen girls

An Olympic sports star has teamed up with academic experts to help teenage girls feel more comfortable in their school PE kits. Tess Howard, who competed for Team GB in the Paris 2024 games, has joined physical activity and diet ...

17 Jul 2025 at 00:01

National News

Child mental health services failing and in need of radical overhaul – watchdog

The HSE’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) “should be immediately regulated” by the Mental Health Commission (MHC), according to a major report from the independent watchdog. CAMHS is a specialist mental ...

26 Jul 2023 at 13:06

National News

Ireland’s youth mental health services ‘beyond emergency’

The head of a youth charity has warned Ireland’s youth mental health services are “beyond emergency” stage. Spunout chief executive Ian Power said it is a “huge injustice” to young people that services are not available ...

27 Dec 2022 at 11:00

National News

HSE ‘genuinely sorry’ after report finds failings in youth mental health service

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has apologised to people who had a bad experience with its child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) after a damning review found CAMHS to be “a failing system that needs a ...

26 Jul 2023 at 13:15

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