Jess McDonald
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How can I make the most of my therapy sessions?
Choose your therapist carefully. Feel free to send an email in advance of booking your initial session to a therapist you think may be right for you, so you can get to know them and discuss a poten...
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Understanding Gillick Competence
Some young people prefer to manage their own medical care or speak to healthcare professionals on their own. This might be a personal preference or because of family circumstances.When a young per...
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Why am I being asked to take blood pressure readings?
The monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate is a requirement of the safe prescribing of ADHD medications.
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What assessments can I access through ProblemShared?
We offer the following neurodevelopmental assessments: • Autism • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • Dyslexia • Dyscalculia Following a diagnosis, you can also access a range of po...
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Why can my GP not carry out titration?
As per the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines, all medication for ADHD should only be initiated by a healthcare professional with training and expertise in diagnosi...
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What if I require accessibility support throughout my journey with ProblemShared?
If you require accessibility support, please reach out to a member of our team explaining the nature of your requirements. We endeavour to make our service as inclusive as possible, and will do eve...
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It's an emergency, what should I do?
We are not able to offer treatment in severe or life threatening situations. If you think you are at risk of harm or at risk of harming others, you should look at the resources available on our IN ...
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What happens once titration is completed and I am stabilised on my medication?
Once you have reached a stable dosage of medication, we will write to your GP requesting that they accept you into shared care and take on responsibility for your ongoing prescribing. If they agree...
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What does mind health mean?
We believe language is a powerful way to demonstrate respect and provide neuroaffirming care. The term "neurodiversity" highlights the natural variety of human minds - how we think, process, and so...
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How do I connect with my practitioner?
Once you have chosen your practitioner and have booked an appointment, we will send you a text message and an email with a link to a virtual private meeting room. You should click on this link at t...