Where there are severe and persistent symptoms that are having a significant impact on the life of the young person, will be assessed by Specialist CAMHS General factors to consider include;
- The severity of the current difficulty.
- The complexity of the young person’s history.
- Whether there have been enduring difficulties over a period of time.
- The level of commitment from the young person and their family to engage with the service.
- Whether Early Help, or other assessment framework identifies significant mental health concerns.
- Whether the mental health/emotional needs of the child can be met by the professionals currently involved or whether a range of primary mental health interventions have been tried and proved unsuccessful.
- When a parent is struggling with a severe mental illness.
Consent must be sought prior to referral.
Where there are severe and persistent symptoms that have not responded to intervention at PMHW level or that are having a significant impact on the life of the young person, consultation via telephone can be sought or referral can be made to Torbay Specialist CAMHS who accept referrals of:
- young people (under 18) registered with a Torbay G.P. with significant mental health needs.
- in addition they may have a learning disability and or a pervasive developmental disorder such as an Autistic Spectrum condition; however this should not be the primary reason for referral.
Please note: Behavioural disturbance may be evident but may not necessarily constitute a mental health disorder.