What Happens If I Visit The Doctor? ft. Dr Ranj | Voice Box | Childline

[@hallamfamily189]

If my doctor was doctor ranj I’d look forward to going

[@KiKiKissMyBattery]

Thank you for providing these sit-down sessions. I've found them very informative and have shared several links with struggling young people my own age. I'd personally be interested in some content about the process of sectioning and admission in a psychiatric hospital; as well as possibly the tiers of mental health support available. As someone who's experienced all of the above personally, it's information I wish I'd known before entering an inpatient psychiatric ward.

[@childline]

+Matt Wright thanks so much for your comment and we're glad you are finding our videos useful. You make a really important point and we'll definitely take your feedback on board for future content around mental health on our website and here on our KZbin channel. Thanks again and take care. :)

[@Elliemay030]

Just wanted to say I had a chat with one of your counsillers and they were so sweet and kind

[@lacegramb]

I want to call childline but my mum will hear me and the problem is to do with her and I don't want her finding out. one Monday before Christmas you came to my school and ive wanted to call you ever since but I don't have the courage to do so :'(

[@GamingWithPasteliiee]

go to a park when no one is really there make sure no one is around you or following you,talking to someone helps and makes you feel better because keeping it yourself makes it worse and makes you more worried i think when your mum isn't really busy tell her "i need to talk to you about how i feel" and she might understand whatever you bothered about and she might fo something to sort it out

[@lacegramb]

Uh, Kay...

[@adeleandabiane]

Sparky5599 You can do a 1-2-1 chat in their website :)

[@rose__0513]

You probably won't see this but I hope that you are okay

[@Jess_slay005]

You can go onto the childline website and make and account and do to there 1-2-1 chat and that's what I always do

[@hallamfamily189]

I’m just really scared of being judged whatever I’m going to the doctor for

[@childline]

Hi there, lots of young people can be anxious about going to their doctor - this page www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/getting-help/visiting-your-doctor/ has some useful tips and advice

[@hallamfamily189]

Childline oh god I’m not too bad it’s just like hello I am a random human who has trained to be a doctor and has never met you before. Please tell me personal information that you are anxios about and act like you’re telling an old friend what you had for dinner last night. And I’m a girl and always get a guy which for some reason makes it so much more awkward

[@TheBigYouTubeTheoryx]

i just want to add this comment: when i went to a doctor about my mental health, my school counsellor booked the appointment for me and i was hoping to go without my parents finding out that i was going to the doctors. however, be prepared for your parents to find out. the surgery sent out a text message reminder to my mum instead of me despite me giving them my phone number. it wasn't a great experience.

[@NATASHAJANEMAY]

I'm terrified if I tell a professional exactly what's going on I'd be sectioned - maybe you could do more on that topic or mental health help because when I went to my gp all he said was what do you want me to do? and when I couldn't answer he just stuck me on meds for three weeks then referred me to a hospital for an assessment who then just left me in the dark - I don't know where I stand now!!

[@childline]

+NATASHAJANEMAY thanks for your comment - we will definitely be creating more content in the future around mental health and we really appreciate your feedback. We're really sorry to hear about your experience with your GP. If you're not getting what you need from your own doctor you can request to see another doctor to ensure you're getting the right care. Don't forget if you need someone to talk to you can always chat to ChildLine, either online or on the phone: www.childline.org.uk/talk/Pages/Talk.aspx Take care :)

[@springgreengoober]

It's always good to have an idea of what you want out of the visit

[@courtneyrees3513]

This helped and also love dr ranj I am subscribed to his channel and miss him uploading about mental health

[@childline]

Hey +Coutney Rees - we're big fans of Dr. Ranj too. We've got more advice from him on the ChildLine website if you want to check it out: bit.ly/207LEz6

[@hallamfamily189]

I miss him uploading altigether

[@hallamfamily189]

Childline thanks, the more dr ranj in the world, the better the world is

[@aliceverity1617]

How old do you have to be to book and go to the doctors on your own?

[@childline]

Hi, this is a really good question! On our website, you can find out more info about visiting your doctor by yourself along with the answers to some other questions that young people can ask or wonder about. Here's the link: www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/getting-help/visiting-your-doctor/

[@emilysgottalent4806]

Thank you so much for uploading this I suffer with anxiety and would love to have advice from him

[@childline]

Hi Emily, comments on KZbin aren't private so if you ever want to talk about anything, the Childline counsellors are always there to listen on 0800 1111 or online. You can get support from Dr Ranj about visiting your doctor: www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/getting-help/visiting-your-doctor/

[@whythoidk]

I know ppl say that going to the doctors for mental health is just the same as going to the doctors for your physical health, but tbh I think it's a bit unfair to say that as I don't think it's completely true. If you have a physical illness and your illness gets to a point where it's unmanageable, people react with concern and see it as not a choice if someones physical illness deteriorates. But I feel like with mental health, if someone reaches crisis point, many people either get scared off, or leave, and tbh I don't blame them because it's very hard to support someone at that level of crisis if you're not a mental health professional. But I don't think it's fair to say going to gp for mental health is same as going to gp for physical health as I don't think it's true

[@amydumont3375]

when you go to the doctors, do you have to go with somebody over 18 if you are underage? or is it different for each surgery or depending on the individual doctor?

[@childline]

Hi Amy, that's a really good question. You can visit your doctor at any age, and over the age of 16 you can register by yourself. Dr Ranj has more info about this here: www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/getting-help/visiting-your-doctor/

[@amydumont3375]

Thank you, I recently had a receptionist to a doctors surgery say I couldnt, it really stressed me out for a while so I decided to do some research. Its really appreciated!

[@childline]

We are glad that has helped! Childline is always here for you to speak to, you can find out about the different ways you can speak to us here: www.childline.org.uk/get-support/

[@apo11ocat]

oh my god its the guy from get well soon!!!

[@jx4112]

Thanks for this video, but I think I'm too anxious to see a doctor :(

[@childline]

+HazimusLegendN57 thanks for your comment. If you're feeling worried about going to see a doctor we have more advice on our website: bit.ly/207LEz6 and don't forget you can always talk to ChildLine 24/7, either online or on the phone: www.childline.org.uk/talk/Pages/Talk.aspx take care :)

[@saffronscott163]

+HazimusLegendN57 same

[@ellieburlinson2690]

@childline if your under 16 can i go to the doctors without my parents knowing

[@childline]

Hi Ellie, that's a good question that lots of young people ask us. You can find out all about visiting the doctors on the Childline website www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/getting-help/visiting-your-doctor/

[@annabellerobinson9295]

What is sectioned

[@ayya5107]

+Annabelle Robinson I think it means you have to stay in a mental unit

[@spookyghostmary5330]

Sectioned means being taken into a hospital ward for further care. This only happens if you have a mental health issue so serious that it cannot be treated with medication or gradual therapy.

[@chloejanehagandeaf4942]

what is child line number

[@jaydenhunter648]

0800 1111