Amy, diagnosed with complex PTSD after experiencing violent attacks, has been isolated at home seeking help for over a decade. She has seen a psychiatrist only once while remaining on a long NHS waiting list for mental health treatment, reflecting a significant backlog in care. Exclusive analysis shows the stark contrast between waiting times for mental and physical health treatments in England, with many patients like Amy left without support. Despite experiencing crises, including multiple ambulance callouts, she remains on the waiting list with no path for recovery.
Amy, diagnosed with complex PTSD after years of violent attacks, remains on a long NHS waiting list for mental health treatment, highlighting a stark inequity in care.
Amy's experiences show a profound struggle for mental health support, facing a long wait despite being known to crisis teams, illustrating the systemic issues in service delivery.
Despite numerous ambulance callouts, Amy is left without a timeline or clear path for recovery, feeling trapped in an unending cycle of distress and frustration.
Rethink Mental Illness analysis reveals 12 times more patients wait over 18 months for mental health treatment compared to those with physical health conditions.
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