On Saturday (24th) I have to go to CAMHS for the first time...it says that it's an appointment with the Lead Primary Mental Health Worker.
Can anyone tell me what will happen and what to expect?
Im so so so scared beyond belief :(
Will my parents have to go into the appointment with me?
I went to CAMHS first time when I was 7, so due to my age, my mum did go with me, I think the first time it'd be nice if you're parents went with you so they can meet the person who will be seeing you.
What happened with me is they got to know me, but they didn't go far with questions, I was a bit too young to fully understand, so it may go different for you, they may ask questions, whether it's with regards to home, social or work/school life. First appointments are usually just getting to know you.
*big hugs* I don't have any advice hun but good luck! Let us know how it goes yeah?
Try not to worry yourself too much, this is a good thing and they're there to help you
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I've just read some past threads on this, and it's just made me even more scared to be honest. From what i've read, it seems like the parents are told everything. I self harm and think about suicide, but I dont want my parents knowing that. I mean, I really really really dont want them knowing that :(
It depends on various cases, if you are intending to kill yourself, they have to tell your parents, they could get into serious trouble if they don't, but I tell someone at CAMHS about my eating disorder and what I do, and I tell her not to tell my mum, and she doesn't, it depends on the severity of the things you tell the person.
Im glad you have posted this, I have my first CAMHS appoitment on March 11th Sorry that I can't answer your question but I just want to say I hope CAMHS helps you and that you shouldn't be nervous because they are there to help. Also I think they won't tell your parents anything you have been talking about without your permission. I have had help from two proffesionals before and they never got in contact with my parents without asking me first.
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I have self harmed before, I have current urges to self harm.
I feel hopeless and worthless. When im at my worst I want to die.
I have considered overdosing before. I have researched the best way to kill myself and considered which method I would prefer.
Currently, I have no plan to kill myself, but when im at my worst state then I always feel suicidal.
Would they have to tell my parents this?
If so, which parts?
WOW they work on a saturday!!! i actually quite like having it during the week tho cos i get some time off work :)
i never went to camhs but i am being seen by cmht who are for the over 18's so i dont know exactly what will happen....but at my first appt they just asked me some general questions about why you think you are there, about your family, like whether you have a brother/sis, if parents are together etc. what is happening in your life at the mo...basically just to get to know you and build a rappor with you.
after this they usually discuss your case with a group of mental health professionals...gp/cpn etc and see what the best course of action is for you....regular sessions/pysch evaluation etc
im not sure whether your parents have to go in with you. i only went to counselling twice when i was 15and 17and my mum/dad never came in the room in any of them and werent informed of anything. but may depend on what you tell them and how old you are, but they will usually inform you of what will need to be told to your parents.
tbh i would say that it is better if you went in alone cos you will prob be able to be more honest about what is bothering you but i dont get on with mum so the thought of it just repulses me but you maybe diff...i dont know!
good luck and let us know how it goes xxx
this pic is so i can always remember jen who was my l'il sock monkey friend who has left ryl and i miss her!!!
When I first went to CAMHS my dad came with me but didn't come in so I could talk more openly.
I have found they only tell my parents things if I am a serious risk to myself or (when I was under 16) had ODed without getting help or needed stitches. Now because of my age they let me decide more what they know.
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See I cannot feel this, not matter how you try and in the real world, there's no goodbyes.
Sorry that I can't answer your question but I just want to say I hope CAMHS helps you and that you shouldn't be nervous because they are there to help. Also I think they won't tell your parents anything you have been talking about without your permission. I have had help from two proffesionals before and they never got in contact with my parents without asking me first. 
this pic is so i can always remember jen who was my l'il sock monkey friend who has left ryl and i miss her!!! 
