It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and I've been reflecting a lot on how the current situation is going to impact Mental Health services in the future.

There's a lot of work/funding at the moment to ensure the NHS (particularly physical health services) are not overwhelmed by the pandemic (which is right and good)

I don't necessarily have an answer to this by the way, just random musings..I go back to work as a mental health OT in Nov (after mat leave) and just keep wondering what I will be going back to!

I will end this thread by saying, If you are struggling. Please do try and reach out for help whether that's a GP, a private counsellor or you can call the Samaritans on 116 123.
Mental health difficulties are nothing to be ashamed of.

But there is a lot of evidence of the determinetal effects of social isolation on physical and mental health.
And with MH services having to work remotely/online etc, my concern is people may not be getting the full treatment they need!