Jess McDonald
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What is ProblemShared?
ProblemShared was founded to evolve and advance the provision of mind health. We are a community of experienced practitioners and passionate advocates for better access to the highest quality neuro...
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What medications are used to treat ADHD?
There are two main groups of medication; stimulants and non-stimulants. They work by increasing levels of certain naturally occurring chemicals in the brain. Stimulant medications (methylphenidate ...
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Who is eligible to access the Education Navigation service?
Clients between the ages of 7 to 19 years old, as well as higher education students up to the age of 22, can get full access to the ProblemShared education navigation support programme, as long as ...
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Can you summarise what the assessment journey will look like?
The journey to getting a neurodevelopmental assessment can be long and stressful. But ProblemShared makes the whole process accessible and affirming. Here's what you can expect from your journey. ...
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Can you summarise what the assessment journey will look like for my child?
The journey to getting a neurodevelopmental assessment can be long and stressful. But ProblemShared makes the whole process accessible and affirming. Here's what you can expect from your/your child...
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Is online therapy effective?
Yes. There has been a lot of research into this question, and although the majority of it comes from the US, it holds true for the UK as well. The following resources should give you an idea of the...
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What is titration?
Titration is the process of safely stabilising a person on medication to establish the most suitable type and dosage of medication, which has maximum benefits with minimal side effects.
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What is included in the Education Navigation service?
The ProblemShared education navigator service is designed to optimise your child or young person's learning experience within their educational setting. Neurotypical educational environments can be...
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Psychoeducation group sessions for AXA/HCA clients - What to expect?
What is an introductory/welcome call? The introductory/welcome call (optional for AXA clients), is a 10-15 minute non-clinical call with a member of our Operations Team to explain the process and p...
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How long does the assessment process take?
The whole assessment process can vary in duration from client to client. It depends on your engagement with the pre-assessment process, including the completion of your forms. The forms should be f...