Triggering (SI) - CAMHS

[momo432]

I just got back from the doctors, and I told the doctor about my SH and being unhappy and everything, and she said it sounds like I'm depressed, and she's going to refer me to CAMHS.

What does being referred to them mean?
I've never talked to a doctor or anyone about it before, so I don't really know anything :/

Thank you :)

[Cryptic.]

CAMHS are Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. CAMHS specialize in providing help and treatment for children and young people with emotional, behavioral and mental health difficulties.

You will probably be assessed when you first see them, so they can find out what you need from them, and what's going on for you, and how to help. When they find this out, they can help you more appropriately.

You just talk about what's going on for you & they try to help, try not to worry, it will be okay. :)

[ghosts in the machine]

CAMHS is the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - basically you'll go for a couple of sessions where they chat to you and assess what the problem is, and then they'll let you know what kind of therapy they offer that they think might be helpful for you.

It's nothing to be worried about. I was referred to them when I was 15, and then spent the next three years doing some kind of psychotherapy - basically weekly sessions where I could talk about things. If you want to ask more questions feel free to PM me =)

[momo432]

Thank you :)
The doctor just phoned me, she's referred me and I should hear from them in a couple of weeks.

[Porcelain Child]

I am glad the doctor listened to you and is getting support for you..
Good luck..
xxx