Post on 16-Jul-2015
Working with Community Mental Health Partners
Dr Dominique Thompson
13 February 2015
The world we work in
Welcome to my world…
Mental Health expertise
In house CBT IAPT therapist Fortnightly psychiatrist clinic @SHS Free self hypnosis for anxiety Counselling service Big White Wall Relaxation/ mindfulness groups Mindfulness for medical students Work with OTR/ SISH/ SRSH Work with STITCH
Most common issues…
International students
Top Tips for Relationship Building!
Its all about…
Liaison Face to face Get to know specialist local teams Break down barriers Understand local ‘set up’ Third sector Peer support Use the resources to your advantage Barter! Make it clear what you can manage and what help is
needed Share risk/ define boundaries
First Step
First primary care eating disorder service Simple referral criteria ‘Over 18 & have ED’ Refer to primary care based therapists for triage Single point of entry Stepped model of care; community thru to inpatient
unit Therapy delivered in GP settings Rapid access Great communication
What services have you got??
What might help?
Raising Awareness; Media
Where are the service gaps?
Self Harm Emotionally unstable personality
disorder Asperger Syndrome ADHD OCD/ social phobia Care co-ordination?
Can you fill the gaps?
CCG/ commissioning Secondment from NHS etc Rooms in GP surgeries Links with 3rd Sector Funds from Uni resources/ alumni
foundations Government initiatives Research links eg True Colours
More info
@BristolSHS @DrdomThompson Uni of Bristol SHS website; useful
links/ blog Apps for students eg mood mx D.Thompson@bristol.ac.uk
Thank you!
Any Questions?