Mental health services and referrals

Former Member

Hello everyone!!

Its been so long since I’ve been on here, but I’ve decided to come back. I’ve recently sought help for my MH, went through IAPT and yesterday they referred me to CMHT. I’m just wondering if any of you have had experience with your CMHT, how long did the referral take?, what was the assessment like?, any information would be appreciated + honest experiencing welcome x 😊 

Thank youuuuu 

Siena

Hey,  welcome back. Great you're seeking help! I actually sat in an CMHT assessment on Friday in my work experience.  And have been in them for myself. They're just finding out your symptoms, what support you have now and if they can help you with any extra support if needed. They find out how you cope and if you have people around you family etc. And what your needs and just basically everything. The assessment I went to on Friday lasted about over an hour then I sat in the 4pm meeting where they discuss the referrals of the day to get views on if the service user fits theirservice. So it's not always the case - just cause you get an assessment you are under the service. - Unfortunately. I've sat in three of those 4pm meetings and not all of them have been accepted due to the high criteria and basically them not being unsafe enough which is really sad tbh. So my advice is be as honest as you can and they will try to help as best as can. And I think how long things take depend on where you live. In the meetings I was in meant that after their assessment and accepted they was seen within 5 working days which I think is okay. But I think everywhere works differently here's link may find helpful. https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/mental-health-assessments/