As mother, I was made to feel all the problems I faced with my child were solely my fault. Felt like appointments were rushed at times and not taken seriously. Which in turn has impacted my child more, making them feel they wouldn't trust seeking help or support, due to being let down and not listening properly
Referred to CAHMS as son was suicidal. His referral was rejected twice as he is autistic. Apparently being suicidal is just part of autism.
I was abused by CAMHS in 2023 - 2025. I went for help and they abused me and made my family ill.
The doctors left and they didn't replace the doctor so she hasn't been seen since December. I have to phone and get the medication but it doesn't get reassessed because she doesn't have regular appointments.
The support worker and psychologist have been really good. Great support service.
They said the child would have to try and take his own life before they could help. The seem to pick and choose who they support.
Terrible. They discharged my daughter after a couple of days. They did a couple of calls, saw her once and then discharged her saying to call them if she needed anything. She has Autism, ADD and anxiety. They are terrible.
It took 13 months to get seen and referred to someone. The psychiatrist is very very good. I understand my mental health. I was referred on for Autism assessments. I have an appointment in August.
Hopeless, did not see the same psychiatrist twice. They were all locum. Alex was diagnosed and then not given support or advice or going forward. Found it very strange.
Poor experience. System not working and they said therefore can’t access any patient notes and can’t make an appointment - weeks turn to months.
They're brilliant, I've been under them for years. My consultant left and its been a mess with my meds. They've also made chnages to the system so now the GP has to order them from CAMHS and the Childrens. It's a joke.
I have been waiting almost 2 years to see a psychologist/psychiatrist the mental health system is under resourced and my nurse cannot change the medication even though it isn’t working.
Good relationship with the specific councillor I was assigned. Sincerely tried to secure post-16 treatment. Received Cognitive Behaviour Therapy since Age 13. Prescribed anti-depressants. Stopped mid sixth form/college education. Feel healthcare workers are too insistent in immediately recommending medication. Mental Health assistance is incredibly limited post-16. There have been attempts to increase mental health awareness for adolescents, however for people who are above this age (i.e. middle aged and elderly) their treatment and more importantly their waiting time is alarming.