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About: Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services / Crisis Resolution Team

(as a service user),

After a few weeks of feeling really low, I decided to reach out to the crisis team. The medication I was on just wasn’t helping, and that’s when they stepped in. Honestly, I don’t have the words to explain how much their support meant to me. For two weeks, they came to see me at home every single day, and that care made such a difference.

I especially want to thank Hughie and Gerard. Hughie kept in touch with both me and my mum all the time. He gave me great advice, and the reassurance he gave my mum was just as important. Gerard was so kind and patient — he was always there to listen and support me through those tough days. He helped me see my own strength, and for that, I’ll always be grateful. I’d also like to thank Joan for checking up on me too. 

Now, I feel so much stronger and more hopeful. I’ve come out the other side with more confidence in myself, and I have learned tools to keep moving forward. I’ll never forget the support I received, and I’m truly thankful for the difference it’s made in my life.

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Response from Dr Liz Gethins, Consultant Psychiatrist , Crisis Resolution Team, Sligo Leitrim Mental Health Service 3 weeks ago
Dr Liz Gethins
Consultant Psychiatrist , Crisis Resolution Team,
Sligo Leitrim Mental Health Service

Consultant Psychiatrist, Crisis Resolution Service

Submitted on 22/09/2025 at 18:01
Published on Care Opinion Ireland on 23/09/2025 at 08:51


Dear mbsj2025,

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your feedback. The team and I are heartened to hear that your experience with us was so positive and that you are feeling stronger and more hopeful. It is so important that we all recognise our own strength, we sometimes don’t know how strong we really are, particularly when our mood is low. You obviously worked hard on your recovery, and we are delighted that things are going well for you. Keep up that skills work, and we wish you all the best for the future.

Very best wishes,

Dr E Gethins

Consultant Psychiatrist, Crisis Resolution Team

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