What happens on your first appointment with GP mental health practitioner

[JustsamanthaJayne]

So i was referred to a nurologist due to lots of nurological symptoms. Mri didn't show anything that could be causing my symptoms ( just a pineal gland cyst on pineal gland)
And the neurologist said based on the symptoms I've described and the questions she asked me she wants me assessed for neuro developmental disorders so I'm guessing that's autism ADHD ect so my GP has booked me a first appointment with the mental health professional within their surgery. What happens at this appointment? Will she ask questions and then refer me on to the relevant departments ( which I understand waiting lists are years long and at the age of 37 I doubt I'll ever get seen and it's too late and I'm stuck feeling like this forever)
Also will she have the records from years ago of my OCD diagnosis? I had cbt years ago aswell which i found unhelpful it made everything worse. How 'honest' can I be with her? Because I've got children i don't want them taken away. I don't have any thoughts of harming my self, I'm still taking care of the kids even if I have to drag myself through doing it as I'm a single parent theres only me to do it. I feel like single mums can't ask for help with mental health as they'll deem her unfit which isn't true
The neuro seems to suspect I've had ADHD this whole time and just masked and 'got by' but the stresses of children and divorce has made me worse
Anyone else In this position with some advice

Not the same situation but they'll probably do a risk assessment first @JustsamanthaJayne

You have to be quite clear about neurological physical symptoms as it might get lost in OCD/ADHD. You have different issues to address, physical, and possible reactions to it and your confidence.

Wishing you well 🌺

GPIMHS (GP mental health services) vary slightly across areas but essentially it's a short term support (usually 6 sessions) to offer some support & guidance.
The first session is likely to be an assessment questionnaire & they will make a plan of what you would like to achieve in the sessions. They won't be able to diagnose you with anything but offer screening questionnaires eg for autism/ADHD/depression/anxiety that would indicate if the GP needs to refer you for further assessment.

They can advise you on talking therapy & advise on referral process to other services.

They will have access to your GP record.

GPIMHS can be very hit & miss. It takes pressure of GPs & fills a gap for people who don't meet the criteria for specialist mental health services. Some areas offer great support & others are just tick box exercises where you fill in questionnaires.