{"id":15735,"date":"2023-06-23T09:32:09","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T08:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/?page_id=15735"},"modified":"2024-12-03T10:27:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T10:27:03","slug":"midlothian-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/guidelines\/mentalhealthadult\/mentalhealthlocalityservicesadult\/midlothian-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Midlothian Mental Health Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Midlothian Community Mental Health Team (Medical, Nursing and OT)<\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service aims to assess and treat people aged 18-64 who have or are suspected or diagnosed moderate to severe mental illness \/ mental disorder. This includes, for example: psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia\/delusional disorders, severe mood disorders such as bipolar affective disorder\/agitated depression, severe unmanaged personality disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service is based at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No 11, 11 St Andrews Street. Dalkeith. EH22 1AL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tel: 0131 285 9600.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mild to Moderate Mental Illness<\/u><\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midlothian offers a range of mental health services, for those with mild to moderate mental illness:<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n

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Please also note the services available on the Resources and Links page.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midlothian Psychological Therapies Service<\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-referrals for psychological therapies service can be via the Midlothian Access Point (MAP)<\/strong>. Self-referral 07779 565607<\/strong> Open to people aged 18 to 65 yrs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health in Mind | Midlothian Access Point (health-in-mind.org.uk).<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If self-referral is not appropriate, referral can be made by a GP or Primary Care Nurse via Sci Gateway to Midlothian Adult Psychiatry ( non-urgent) >>LI Psychological Therapies Service. Please refer to Mental Health (Psychology & Psychosocial) \u2013 RefHelp (nhslothian.scot)<\/a> for further information on resources such as guided self-help, healthy reading, stress control and exercise therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Same day distress intervention \/ crisis support.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MHARS (Mental Health and Resilience Service)<\/strong> provides same day self-referral access for anyone who resides in Midlothian seeking support with their mental health and mental wellbeing. This service will work in partnership with Penumbra, offering crisis support, and or distress brief interventions.  Please note that this service is not a direct route to psychiatry and is not a diagnostic or prescribing service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service is for people aged 18+ (without cognitive impairment) and open Monday to Sunday 8am-10pm. Self-Referral: 0800 118 2962.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n