This month marked World Mental Health Day. It is celebrated each year on 10th October and helps to raise awareness of mental health issues. It shows just how important it is for people to be able to discuss how they feel. People take part in the day raising funds in a range of different ways, at my two youngest children’s school, they held a non-uniform day, wearing yellow clothes.
Mental health issues can affect everyone, no matter how young or old. Sadly, with the strain on the NHS system, many people who need help and support with their mental health, are often left facing lengthy delays, before they can get the help that they need, following a referral to a psychological therapy service or a specialist mental health service.
Frequently, in my role, I often see just how devastating an impact medical negligence can have, not only on a person’s physical health but also on their mental health. Part of our work can involve ascertaining whether evidence is required from an independent psychiatry expert to comment on a client’s current medical condition and their future prognosis. Often recommendations are made for CBT/counselling sessions moving forward, the value of which, on a privately paying basis, can be included within a client’s claim. The psychiatry expert will also, as part of their report, consider the likely event of any relapses and make recommendations as to any therapy requirements to help the client through those potential hurdles.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to the negligence of a medical or health professional then we may be able to help you pursue a claim for compensation. Our leading team of experts are on hand to offer advice, so please get in touch with us on 0161 696 6165 or complete our online enquiry form and we will contact you directly.
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