Caring for a child with a life threatening mental illness
#autism #ADHD
Tweeting with rage but anonymously to protect my family
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Nov 28, 2022 • 16 tweets • 7 min read
Someone here said that some patients just don't want to engage. OP's bio says they're a consultant #psychiatrist. I hope not but this sort of arrogant statement is rife among MHPs (mental health professionals) and absolutely boils my piss.
Let's break it down.
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Firstly, I'm talking as a parent regarding inpatient treatment but this transfers to other settings.
My child was first referred to CAMHS in 2019 and has had 4 inpatient admissions. They've probably been in contact with 100 - 200 MHPs.