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Feel like I am in a deadlock with CAHMS

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ahatintub · 02/09/2023 11:02

These last few months have been distressing, with my younger brother (teenager) seemingly developing poor anger management issues and can't seem to concentrate on any task. The lack of house work done by him and him not going to school while issues, what is more problematic is that he is aggressive and physically harms mum and dad and since he now sleeps much later than others, they can't have any proper sleep since if they aren't awake he might harm them.

He was referred to CAMHS several months ago and one would expect them to act more decisively since he is already diagnosed with autism but it seems they are keen on making this into what feels like a pointless endeavour since they referred him back to the GP who referred him back to CAMHS.

Has anyone else been able to escape deadlock like this?

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OvertakenByLego · 29/09/2023 18:08

Nails does DS game? If so, have a look at MindJam. There are other gaming alternative provisions focusing on MH and re-engagement depending on where you live. If DS doesn’t game, what does he like doing? For example, if he likes animals some find DC can engage in animal assisted therapy that has less focus on verbal communication.

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