Mary, not her real name, spoke to Jerry about her young son who received inappropriate and excessive medication while attending North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). They received an apology from the HSE and were told in February that the boy would get medical support. Mary says they’ve now being told that her son is not included in the support scheme. He’s also excluded from state compensation being given to patients affected by poor treatment at South Kerry CAMHS. Mary’s voice has also been changed to protect her son’s identity.
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