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DoU have experience of being prescribed,taking or coming off meds for mental health?

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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Hi guys,

Mind charity is working with The Times newspaper on a series of articles about medication for mental health problems.

As part of this, they want to find out more about peoples' experiences of being prescribed, taking and, where applicable, coming off medication in the past two years.

They've set up a survey to capture experiences:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JCS5JP2

If you can spare 10 to 15 minutes of your time, Mind would really appreciate your input.

It's a pretty quick one :)

Thanks all,

Fostress

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ooo saw this on twitter and have already done it - took no time at all :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Done! Any chance of a heads up when the article(s) come out
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Done.

    Smaug, this kind of research can take up to 2 years to publish depending on the depth.
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    plugitinplugitin Posts: 2,197 Boards Champion
    Also done.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ive just completed it now..
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Is this ok for people in the US to take since meciation guidelines might be different?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    MyName: Yes I think it's fine for people in the US to take medication, no matter where people live they may all still have reasons for needing to take medication.. I don't know much about guidelines, however I would of thought they would be simalar, people need meds for a reason, no matter where in the world you live... if this question is for yourself maybe go to talk to a doctor, about it, and if its not for you, recomend to whoever to go speak to a doctor. Hope this has helped a little
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Thanks so much for doing this guys - I'll keep an eye out for the research - I expect it's something that, when it does come out - we'll be aware of anyway - but as you say, could be a while!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    ClaireStephanie wrote: »
    MyName: Yes I think it's fine for people in the US to take medication, no matter where people live they may all still have reasons for needing to take medication.. I don't know much about guidelines, however I would of thought they would be simalar, people need meds for a reason, no matter where in the world you live... if this question is for yourself maybe go to talk to a doctor, about it, and if its not for you, recomend to whoever to go speak to a doctor. Hope this has helped a little

    Think MyName wanted to know if it was alright to do the survery living in the US ;)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Oops sorry... I totally missunderstood their question.. Sorry MyName...
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