GP, NHS, CAMHS, therapy and medication
Prepare for healthcare conversations and understand the different roles of GPs, NHS services, CAMHS, therapists and prescribers.
What you can find here
- Which service is being asked to answer which question, and who can make the referral?
- What can local children and young people’s mental health services help with, and how do we check the local route?
- What question could occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology or another service help answer?
- What should my child and I understand before discussing ADHD medication?
- Who leads titration, monitoring, prescribing and any shared-care arrangement?
Quick answers from the Blog
Will ADHD medication change my child's personality?
ADHD medication should be reviewed against agreed goals and adverse effects, not against a vague idea of being quieter. Learn how to describe a concerning change.
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Is it normal for ADHD medication to change my child's appetite or mood?
How to record appetite or mood changes after ADHD medication starts, and when the medicine’s instructions call for quicker or emergency help.
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What should I expect when my child starts ADHD medication?
Starting ADHD medication involves a baseline assessment, specialist-led titration and planned monitoring. Here is what to clarify before the first prescription.
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