Carina Freitas

Carina Freitas is a highly qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with extensive experience in both clinical and academic settings. Currently serving as a Locum Consultant for the Health Service Executive, Carina supports the development of mental health services and provides senior medical oversight for Kerry CAMHS. Parallel roles include consultancy at CDIJA and services at multiple hospitals, including Grupo HPA Saúde and Clínica Inova Saúde. Carina is also involved in academia as an Invited Assistant Professor at both Universidade Católica Portuguesa and Universidade da Madeira, with responsibilities in teaching and coordinating post-graduate courses. Carina holds a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences and Neuroscience from the University of Toronto and additional advanced degrees in Music Therapy and Neuroscience. Furthermore, Carina is a registered songwriter and composer, showcasing a diverse skill set that bridges mental health and the arts.