About Us
Welcome to PrimaHealth, a Cork-based award-winning child and adolescent mental health service dedicated to supporting young people aged 5-17.
PrimaHealth emerged from University College Cork's Innovation Centre. The organisation was founded by Danny Mc Enery, a former detective who witnessed firsthand how a lack of psychological support led many adolescents toward negative outcomes. A Cork native, Danny earned a master’s degree in Applied Psychology at UCC and founded PrimaHealth to address the unmet needs of children and parents navigating neurodiversity.
Joining Danny is Dr. Leo Yoshida, a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with extensive experience in both mental health services and emergency care. Dr. Leo witnessed firsthand how undiagnosed conditions in childhood, like ADHD, often lead to crises in adolescence. Dr. Leo is passionate about the importance of early intervention and leads PrimaHealth's Therapy-First philosophy. Dr. Leo was born in Canada, studied medicine at UCC, and now lives in Cork with his wife and three children.
Together with PrimaHealth's multidisciplinary team, Danny and Leo are building a service dedicated to transforming young lives through early, effective, and compassionate care.
Joining Danny is Dr. Leo Yoshida, a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with extensive experience in both mental health services and emergency care. Dr. Leo witnessed firsthand how undiagnosed conditions in childhood, like ADHD, often lead to crises in adolescence. Dr. Leo is passionate about the importance of early intervention and leads PrimaHealth's Therapy-First philosophy. Dr. Leo was born in Canada, studied medicine at UCC, and now lives in Cork with his wife and three children.
Together with PrimaHealth's multidisciplinary team, Danny and Leo are building a service dedicated to transforming young lives through early, effective, and compassionate care.
PrimaHealth's Mission:
At PrimaHealth, we are passionate about transforming the landscape of child and adolescent mental health care in Ireland. We understand the challenges families face in accessing reliable, professional support for ADHD and related neurodevelopmental conditions. Our mission is to offer a person-centered, evidence-based pathway that simplifies the process for parents while delivering impactful results for young people.
PrimaHealth's 3-Phase ADHD Pathway
PrimaHealth’s ADHD pathway is designed to provide families with clarity, consistency, and comprehensive support. Our three-phase approach ensures that every child’s needs are carefully evaluated and addressed by a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Phase 1: Screening:
-Parents begin with a complimentary pre-screening consultation with one of our Care Managers, to ensure our services are best suited for their child's needs.
Phase 2: Assessment and Diagnosis:
-Detailed information is collected from parents, teachers, and the child through structured interviews and questionnaires to understand the child’s behavior and challenges.
-The child undergoes a series of clinical consultations with our expert clinical team.
-This process involves direct observations, cognitive assessments, and a final psychiatric evaluation to confirm or refine the ADHD diagnosis.
Phase 3: Aftercare and Support:
-Following diagnosis, a personalised intervention plan is created in consultation with the parents. This may include therapy (e.g., CBT or Occupational Therapy) and/or medication, depending on the child’s needs and the parents’ preferences.
-Ongoing support is offered to families to navigate treatment options and ensure long-term success.
Our pathway also includes additional assessments, if necessary, for co-occurring conditions such as autism, learning difficulties, or speech and language challenges. This ensures a holistic understanding of every child’s unique profile and needs.
Phase 1: Screening:
-Parents begin with a complimentary pre-screening consultation with one of our Care Managers, to ensure our services are best suited for their child's needs.
Phase 2: Assessment and Diagnosis:
-Detailed information is collected from parents, teachers, and the child through structured interviews and questionnaires to understand the child’s behavior and challenges.
-The child undergoes a series of clinical consultations with our expert clinical team.
-This process involves direct observations, cognitive assessments, and a final psychiatric evaluation to confirm or refine the ADHD diagnosis.
Phase 3: Aftercare and Support:
-Following diagnosis, a personalised intervention plan is created in consultation with the parents. This may include therapy (e.g., CBT or Occupational Therapy) and/or medication, depending on the child’s needs and the parents’ preferences.
-Ongoing support is offered to families to navigate treatment options and ensure long-term success.
Our pathway also includes additional assessments, if necessary, for co-occurring conditions such as autism, learning difficulties, or speech and language challenges. This ensures a holistic understanding of every child’s unique profile and needs.
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