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.
  • 94% of people attending DDARS psychiatric appointments rated the appointment Good, Very Good or Excellent.

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

100% of people attending Psychology appointments had confidence in their therapists skills and techniques.
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