Hi there,
DD had first meeting with CAHMS yesterday, but I wasn't allowed to sit in as she's 16 years 3 mths and she preferred to be on her own. DD is secretive anyway, so couldn't get much about how it went - she said they were weird and it was all pointless. They couldn't give her a diagnosis as they didn't want to "label her". She says she may get counselling, but sees this as a waste of time as she wouldn't tell them anythng. They're going to send her GP a letter, but I won't see this as she's over 16, so I'll still be completely in the dark as to what's wrong with her. I feel so disappointed, as thought this would really help. She seems lower in mood than ever following the meeting - she was hoping for anti-depressants/sleeping pills. Anyone had this kind of experience with CAHMS?
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Do CAHMS ever tell parents anything if child over 16?
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sarva · 24/03/2011 10:27
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