Tralee mother whose daughter was treated by North Kerry CAMHS says experience devastated them

A Tralee mother whose daughter was treated by North Kerry CAMHS says the experience has devastated them.

Karen Ivers' sixteen-year-old daughter, Jessica, was diagnosed with ADHD shortly before her seventh birthday.

She was over-medicated for years, with catastrophic consequences.

Jessica's personality changed drastically, and she began to express suicidal ideation from a very young age.

Karen and her husband would like those responsible for what happened to their daughter to apologise:

If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, the Samaritans can be contacted at 116 123.