ADHD care needs better regulation and fewer pills | Letters

🤔 The system is like a big puzzle, right? We're always trying to fit in the pieces, but what happens when some of those pieces are missing or don't quite fit? In this case, it's like we're trying to regulate ADHD care without really understanding the whole picture. It's all about the profit-driven models and the contracts being awarded without proper oversight... 🤑 What's the real cost here? Not just financially, but in terms of our mental health and wellbeing? We're prescribing meds as a quick fix, not taking the time to explore other options that might be more effective in the long run. It's like we're putting a Band-Aid on a bullet wound... 💉
 
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I think this is a major concern, fam! 🤯 I mean, who wants to risk their mental health on unqualified practitioners just to save some cash? 💸 The lack of regulation in ADHD care is like, super worrying, especially when you consider the NHS's incentive for prescribing medication. It's all about the quick fix, but what about long-term effects? 🤔

And it's not just patients who are affected, but also clinicians like Dr Cleak who have to navigate this crazy system. She's been trying to get her practice registered with CQC, but it's a slow process. Can you imagine having to wait months or even years for someone to take care of your ADHD? 🕰️ That's just not right.

[ASCII Art: A simple diagram of a brain with different sections labeled "Medication", "Therapy", and "Neuroplasticity"]

I think we need better oversight, fam. We need to prioritize patient needs over profit-driven models. And that means regulating private clinics and making sure clinicians are qualified and trained to provide quality care. It's not rocket science, but it does require some common sense. 😊
 
the more I think about it, the more i'm like "yikes" 🤯... all these private clinics popping up without proper regulation? that's a recipe for disaster 🚨. patients are already struggling with adhd, and now they're gonna be exposed to some sketchy practitioner who might not even have the training they need 🤦‍♀️. and it's not just about the practitioners - what about all those parents sending their kids to these clinics without knowing what they're getting themselves into? 😱 and don't even get me started on the NHS... i mean, i know they're trying to keep costs down, but prioritizing profit over people is never a good idea 💸. we need to make sure our healthcare system is working for us, not against us 🤝.
 
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