An important stat 1 in 4 British adults, in any one year 1 in 6 experiences this at any given time (The Office for National Statistics Psychiatric Morbidity report, 2001)
What is ME/CFS? Extreme fatigue Muscle aches Headaches Brain fog It’s estimated that 250,000 people in the UK suffer from CFS http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Chronic-fatigue- syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx)
Seeking help Approximately one person in 28 was in contact with mental health services in 2013/14 http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB15990/mhb-1314- ann-rep.pdf
GP Great source of information “You come to the doctor for any issues with your body, a cold or a sprained ankle, your mind is part of your body so why wouldn’t you come to a doctor?”
Local mental health service Self or Doctor referral More information - http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/mental- health-services-explained/Pages/accessing%20services.aspx
Medication 50 million prescriptions for antidepressants were issued in 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23553897 Touchy subject - Citalopram - Propranolol