Psychology and Psychiatry

Counselling

Psychiatry

Your keyworker can discuss your mental health with a DDARS Psychiatrist who can:

  • Advise your DDARS keyworker on plans to support your mental health.
  • Arrange a DDARS psychiatric appointment for assessment and diagnosis.
  • Advise your GP regarding prescribing of psychotropic medications, e.g. antidepressants.
  • Arrange for you to meet with the Community Mental Health Team or the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team if appropriate.

Psychology

Your keyworker can discuss your case with a DDARS Psychologist who can:

  • Advise your keyworker on how best to support your mental health.
  • Arrange a joint keyworker / psychology consultation appointment.
  • Provide one to one sessions for higher intensity psychological therapies.
  • Arrange for you to meet with the Community Mental Health Team or Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team if appropriate.