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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.
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!
And with MH services having to work remotely/online etc, my concern is people may not be getting the full treatment they need!
