The HSE says it is fully committed to implementing the recommendations in the North Kerry CAMHS report, published yesterday.
The review looked at 374 files open in the North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, and a report from that review was published last evening.
It showed there was a risk of moderate harm to 195 young people because of their treatment, risk of major harm for two, and a risk of minor harm for twelve.
Issues raised included over-prescribing of inappropriate medication and failures to assess patients physically, while there was no evidence of any standard operating procedures or adherence to CAMHS clinical operational guidelines.
Regional Executive Officer for HSE South West, Dr Andy Phillips, apologised to all individuals affected and their families for the care they received.
Dr Peter Kearney, Regional Clinical Director with HSE South West, said the HSE is fully committed to implementing the recommendations laid out in the review.
The HSE also committed to undertaking a clinical review of North Kerry CAMHS patient files prior to 2022 who have a diagnosis of intellectual disability, were prescribed anti-psychotic medication, or who received high-dose medication during their care.
Anyone affected by this story can call the Kerry CAMHS information line on 1800 700 700, or 01 240 87 87, which is open from 8-8 Monday to Friday, and on Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
