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Adolescents, CAMHS, private appts?


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Son, 13, diagnosed with OCD by GP and referred to CAMHS.

Been months waiting for CAMHS appt - finally got one with psych nurse at CAMHS. We've also been paying for him to see a counsellor.

GP says medication may be appropriate but they cant legally prescribe until seen by specialist. Is this true?

I'm sure the psych nurse is very good but I'm still concerned about the further delay.

Looking at private option but price so far is £900!!!! (bit much that!). Surely there are other options?

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If you go to NHS Choices site and look for SSRIs you will see the conditions and situations where SSRIs are not gernerally recommended and if recommended the particular brands of SSRIs recommended. Children under 18 is one of the categories.

SSRIs are in general the type of medication prescribed for OCD. It could be that you GP is being cautious and has good grounds to be and believes that a psychiatrist might be the best person to prescribe. Perhaps you should see your GP and see if he can get you a quick referral to a psychiatrist specialising in children? Good that you now have a CPN she/he will be able to give feedback at the team meetings at  CAMHS and indicate the problems.

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