I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I've only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years
Summary
Amy, diagnosed with complex PTSD, has been waiting over 10 years for consistent mental health care in England. Long waiting lists mean she has only seen a psychiatrist once, despite having severe symptoms. Mental health treatment in the UK faces delays much longer than those for physical health conditions.Key Facts
- Amy has complex PTSD and has only seen a psychiatrist once in over 10 years.
- She frequently experiences crises and has had multiple emergency ambulance callouts.
- In England, there are 12 times more patients waiting over 18 months for mental health care than for physical health care.
- Exclusive analysis found that the gap between mental and physical health treatment wait times is growing.
- As of May, 14,586 patients were waiting more than 78 weeks for mental health treatment.
- Mental health funding is set to decrease in the current financial cycle compared to physical health.
- The NHS was working on recruiting more mental health workers, but access to care remains a challenge.
- Mental health issues disproportionately affect young people, highlighting a need to prioritize mental health access.
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