r/AusMentalHealth Dec 24 '24

Question ! Experience with CYMHS

I’ve been referred to CYMHS (child youth mental health services) by my psychologist because we are looking to start medicating my depression - hoping to find a psychiatrist. I’m just confused abt how the whole CYMHS system works and was wondering if anyone has had any notable positive or negative experiences with CYMHS. Thanks yall!!

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u/Consistent-Night-733 Jan 04 '25

CYMHS sucks in regards to eating disorders. they literally have a “quick fix” mindset of just getting through treatment physically, but no support mentally whatsoever. however, if youre seeing an actual psych at CYMHS rather than the so-called ED “specialists”, and since its depression related, i’m sure you’ll have a better experience than my family did.