CMHT leading me to end it

[Outspokenincare]

The majority of CMHTs are overworked and underfunded, so case loads are huge. However, it does not give them an excuse to manage their patients so poorly. I used to work in CMHT so I know how bad some can be. You do get a few good eggs though.

 

[sufferingalways]

The first time I was involved with a CMHT I had a lovely social worker who really tried to help me, unfortunately she left and her predecessor was useless - didn't care at all. I moved and the last CMHT I was involved with wrote me off before I'd even sat down because of the report from the useless woman. Unfortunately it seems that it's the luck of the draw which is so wrong.

People constantly say that mental health is as important as physical but if you broke your leg (always the analogy they go for( and the surgeon operated and you woke up and your leg was still dangling at an odd angle would they really get away with 'well, I tried'?

So true the analogy, sadly the wellness of the body is considered more important than the mind. The stupid fuckers.

What kind of help are you asking them to give you?

I worked several years at a CMHC in an administrative front line capacity, and later used CMHC services, so I've seen both sides. I've seen how clients are devalued, and I've seen how limiting the system is. They're funded by Medicaid and Medicare, and sometimes grants, so they offer services based on funding, not on individual client needs. Clinicians often start their careers there to get experience and steady pay, and usually the good ones get out as soon as they can because burnout happens fast. Private clinicians are much more empathetic and helpful imo, but folks who use CMHC don't have that option, because they can't afford it and/or the clinician doesn't take their coverage. CMHC services are a kind of constant dangling carrot -- the help is supposed to be there, but it's not.

I agree with the suggestion to request a change in workers. It is rare, but there are occasionally really good clinicians who are there for the right reasons, that is, to be truly supportive, and can stay balanced in spite of the volatility of CMHC infrastructures.

Interesting post, thank you for sharing your view and experiences.

 

[RedShoes]

Mental health services in Britain are terrible and always have been, it'll be good when they listen to the repeated wisdom that CBT and medication typically are not helpful. Someone mentioned CAMHS before and CAMHS is also a load of shit. Stop investing so much in CAMHS when a lot of kids are suffering from stress and anxiety because that's the environment they live in. Treat adult mental health issues and acknowledge where they come from.

But yeah, I'm quite happy with dying at this point so I refuse all medical care. Hopefully will find some way to CTB before the 15th of June.

 

[sufferingalways]

Mental health services in Britain are terrible and always have been, it'll be good when they listen to the repeated wisdom that CBT and medication typically are not helpful. Someone mentioned CAMHS before and CAMHS is also a load of shit. Stop investing so much in CAMHS when a lot of kids are suffering from stress and anxiety because that's the environment they live in. Treat adult mental health issues and acknowledge where they come from.

But yeah, I'm quite happy with dying at this point so I refuse all medical care. Hopefully will find some way to CTB before the 15th of June.

Hi whats CAMHS?

 

[Acerakis]

Hi whats CAMHS?

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

 

[sufferingalways]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Got it, thank you.

Mental health services in Britain are terrible and always have been, it'll be good when they listen to the repeated wisdom that CBT and medication typically are not helpful. Someone mentioned CAMHS before and CAMHS is also a load of shit. Stop investing so much in CAMHS when a lot of kids are suffering from stress and anxiety because that's the environment they live in. Treat adult mental health issues and acknowledge where they come from.

But yeah, I'm quite happy with dying at this point so I refuse all medical care. Hopefully will find some way to CTB before the 15th of June.

I meant to add, sorry to hear that you can't find any help either. Heartbreaking. Sending Hugs xx