Yes it varies due to how unwell you are, and the caseload I guess (both in terms of my psych and CPN, and how much free appointments they have).
I have seen my psych anything between 1 month - 4 months. When I have been discharged from hospital it has been specified that I have an appointment with him within a month.
With my CPN it has been generally once a week, though it does change (naturally) whether she has been off ill or on holiday. Then it goes to once a fortnight. Though it does depend though on their caseload - I have heard of people having to see their CPN once a month due to the fact they have lots of other cases.
So there is no definitive answer. I guess in many cases if they think you need extra support they get the crisis/home treatment team to call on you. Of course, you are well within your right to refuse crisis/home treatment if you dont want them.
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