The first step is usually an assessment with an Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP).
What happens during the assessment?
The assessment lasts around 60 to 90 minutes.
During the appointment, we will:
- Talk about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- Learn more about the difficulties you are experiencing
- Discuss whether our support is suitable for you
- Explore goals you would like to work towards
- Explore whether there are any risks or safeguarding concerns
If another service would be better able to help, we will suggest alternative sources of support.
What happens next?
After the assessment:
- We will discuss the support options available
- We will send you a written summary of the assessment
- You will be involved in all decisions about your care
Questionnaires
Before or during your assessment, we will ask you to complete a questionnaire about how you have been feeling.
This helps us:
- Understand your current wellbeing
- Measure progress over time
- Make sure our support is meeting your needs
If you receive support from us, we may ask you to complete a shorter questionnaire at each session.