We feel as though that there should be a service in between CAMHS and adult MH services as you’re still developing at 20 and 21 and especially if you have a mental illness you may feel as though you are younger and it’s not fair to make adolescents who are still growing as a person to have to be treated like fully developed adults.

Particularly talking about being inpatient on a psych ward! we wouldn’t feel comfortable being with 50 year olds. Psych wards are scary enough, being taken away from friends and family, never mind being with people a lot older than you. You should be around similar age groups where you would feel more comfortable. As an 18 year old I know this would make me feel more comfortable with speaking to doctors and therefore more likely to be open and honest and receive the right kind of help instead of hiding and lying and therefore struggling more. 

If you or someone you know is feeling
helpless, here are some links which could
be helpful:
- Samaritans or call 116 123 (available
24hrs, 365 days a year)
- Text 'SHOUT' or ‘YM’ (for young people) to 85258 
- Childline or call 0800 1111 (under 19s)
- Mental Health Foundation