Don't usually write things like this but feel my story needs to be told. I have already written a very wordy complaint through the relevant NHS channels as I feel that the experience I had is one that had tainted any mental health appointment I have had or will have again.
I'm 25 and have had a very long, detailed history with my mental health. Last year I saw the psychiatrist who was absolutely brilliant with me and listened to everything I had to say, also spot on with their thoughts regarding my diagnosis. It was great to finally have a solid reason for the way I am which is always good. From then on I have gotten worse, been back and forth to the GP, on different medications, calling crisis team and getting support services to help.
Eventually I was referred to the mental health team for an assessment to see if I could be further supported. I had previously dealt with the person who was taking this appointment and who seemed to have absolutely no enthusiasm when it came time for me to enter the room. Everything I said was totally shut down and classed as "normal". I was told things I do are my "choice" and i had to pinpoint what I was unhappy in my life and make the changes to fix it. The patronising way this was said made me feel like I was in a head teachers classroom getting into trouble. I felt like this person didn't believe a word I said. My medical records are very in depth and I was told I didn't have a mental health condition when clearly I had the written proof from the psychiatrist on the computer they were looking at. A so called health professional was telling me I wasn't clinically depressed. Even though I told them loads of personal things about me being suicidal almost everyday. I was treated like a child who told lies. I wasn't referred onto any mental health services for any sort of support, I was told to go online for help. I don't think this person really even listened to anything I said. The complaints team have my full written experience but I thought I had to share some of my story. I really don't think this people should be allowed to carry out assessments when there's no compassion, empathy or any sort of care for the person needing the help.
"Lack of compassion, unprofessional manner"
About: Ayrshire Central Hospital / General Psychiatry Ayrshire Central Hospital General Psychiatry KA12 8SS
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