You are likely to meet with the clinical psychologist while in the Linn Dara Inpatient Unit. The psychologist will work with you and your family with the goal of improving your distress and mental health problems. They might also work with you in a group with other young people. The clinical psychologist will assess your individual situation and with you, try to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. They usually ask about important times from your past and about key relationships in your life. They pull the information together to help you to get a clearer picture of what might be causing and maintaining your problems.
Clinical psychologists use research to learn the best ways to treat young people who have difficulties like you. This often involves supporting you to understand yourself better and to learn new ways of coping with problems. Sometimes young people have concerns about their learning and concentration, the psychologist can also help you to understand these better. The psychology team are involved in research and training to educate others on issues relating to mental health. They welcome diversity in all areas including religion, race, gender and sexual orientation. They encourage self-care for the young people, their families, and staff alike.
