Any good doctor surgeries for adolescent mental health?

[JessM]

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately one of my teenagers is struggling with their mental health at the moment. I've known for years that our current GP practice is pretty rubbish, but lucky for us we haven't been ill very much, so it hasn't mattered! Looking to move now, and hopefully to somewhere where there is a least one permanent doctor with an interest in adolescent mental health.

Anyone got any recommendations?

A doctor who will listen to my child, and not just say, "we don't deal with that."

thanks in advance!

JessM

[Sue]

The Gardens surgery has a social prescriber who can help to point patients with mental health issues to appropriate sources of help.

I don't know if any of the GPs specialise in this area specifically, but I've always found them sympathetic.

If you go onto their website and click on "meet the team" you can click on each GP and see what their particular interests are.

https://www.thegardenssurgery.co.uk/services

Their website says they are currently accepting new patients, but I presume you would have to be in their catchment area.

If you are, you could maybe discuss your question with an appropriate person there before you register?

Edited June 20, 2024 by Sue

[cactus]

I’m registered with Tessa Jowell health centre, when my teen was struggling with anxiety he saw a lovely mental health nurse who was very thorough and patient.