NHS Mental Health Awareness T-Shirt | Meds Side Effects, Understaffed Care, Hand Drawn Slogan

I want to first start of by saying that I have an immense deal of respect for the NHS and the people involved who keep it running. I have had some great experiences with Psychiatrists when I was in times of need and the community mental health teams. However I have to admit that I have had some experiences that have left me feeling hopeless and like I had to bring myself to the point where I could not function before I would even be considered to see a psychiatrist. Whan I first started showing signs of mental health problems in my late teens through to early 20's I was not considered to see an NHS psychiatrist because my issues were not as acute as others. So I was left in a situation where I had to deteriorate and become totally dysfunctional before I could gain access to the treatment I needed. Then when I was treated I was prescribed a cocktail of medications that really require constant monitoring to check for side effects and any other potentially life threatening occurrences. I was misdiagnosed and put on strong antidepressants which turned me manic and I had to be admitted to the hospital to wean off of them before I could find other medications that were better suited. The sad fact is that an NHS psychiatrist is massively oversubscribed and medications are their main line of treatment because therapy is also in short supply. I was given 4 medications after an hour session and asked to check back in 6 months by which time the damage had been done and I was more of a mess than when I first entered. I want to raise awareness of this fact and that my feelings towards the NHS's treatment do not leave me feeling safe. They leave me afraid and unwilling to participate with them unless I absolutely have to because the care is simply not available and that is incredibly sad. I was lucky I could afford a private psychiatrist but he left me with the same issues. Too many meds, too little monitoring and it was by pure luck and a lot of trial and error that I found the treatment that I needed and it makes me very upset that most won't find the same. Product features - 100% ring-spun cotton; lightweight 153 g/m² for all-day comfort - Tubular knit construction—no side seams for a smooth, durable finish - Ribbed knit collar with shoulder tape to retain shape and prevent stretching - Pearlized tear-away label for irritation-free wear; EU 2-year warranty and safety certifications - DTG/DTF printing options for durable, detailed graphics on body and sleeves Care instructions - Do not dryclean - Do not bleach - Tumble dry: low heat - Iron, steam or dry: low heat - Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colors