Many respondents reported wanting more variety and choice of services – especially for specific issues such as bereavement, addiction, and LGBT+ issues. Notably, some respondents were open to referral from the GP to third sector organisations such as Mind.
People reported mixed experiences of GP attitudes towards mental health problems. While some said their GP was considerate and open-minded to treatment options, others said they were “just given pills” or told to “get on with it” without alternative options being explored fully.
Many felt the spent waiting for a mental health appointment after seeing their GP was too long and often stress-inducing, especially when there is little support available in the interim.
