It was awful. I feel that members of the community team I came into contact with didn’t care at all about me or some of their other patients. I think the doctor I saw needs some more training and to actually try living with mental health problems for a day. No understanding towards me, is rude and has poor people skills. A member of that team befriended some patients, contacting them at night, weekends, visiting on days off, then was as cold and uncaring as the rest when around other staff members. When this was questioned we were told that mental health problems were to blame, clearly we imagine things being crazy and depressed. This is the professionals who we are supposed to be able to turn to in our darkest times, when we hit rock bottom. Well I did hit rock bottom and I turned to them and I felt that they couldn't have cared less. The way some members of this team talk to their patients as if they're stupid is not on. I think there is an uncaring and unprofessional attitude.
"Uncaring attitude"
About: Borders Community Services / South Community Mental Health service Borders Community Services South Community Mental Health service TD6 9BS
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