Guest Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hi Guys, I need some advice on answering this question. Do you suffer or have you ever suffered from mental health problem? I have had stress and depression last few months so attended my GP and took few sessions with Psychologist and 2 sessions with my psychiatrist and took some antidepressants. I feel better as issues were due to ongoing visa issues and they are no longer there and no longer taking any medication. I was wondering if this would count as mental health problem. I have been working throughout doing 2 jobs at times. Can someone please help in answering this questions. Regards, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I would answer yes, it's a straight foward question...I can't see it affecting your visa success though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hi Guys, I need some advice on answering this question. Do you suffer or have you ever suffered from mental health problem? I have had stress and depression last few months so attended my GP and took few sessions with Psychologist and 2 sessions with my psychiatrist and took some antidepressants. I feel better as issues were due to ongoing visa issues and they are no longer there and no longer taking any medication. I was wondering if this would count as mental health problem. I have been working throughout doing 2 jobs at times. Can someone please help in answering this questions. Regards, Sam Yes those things would be classified as mental health issues quite clearly. As above, I also can't see it being a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picachu Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hi Sam, I answered 'Yes' and I had never been on any form of medication for it so I would say if you've been treated with meds definitely answer 'Yes'. I have been attending counseling via group therapy sessions (treatment is on-going) for mild depression and anxiety. I took a letter from my GP stating my depressive and anxiety symptoms were mild and stable and he also confirmed I’d never taken time off work. I also had a letter from the group therapist stating the dates I started, that I had no diagnosis of a clinical psychiatric disorder, had never been on medication and that my low mood had improved since starting treatment. There was no issue whatsoever with my medical assessment and it was cleared in 24hours. I would really recommend you take a supporting letter from your GP stating the dates of your depressive symptoms and that you received treatment through antidepressants and counseling services (psychology/psychiatry). Then he/she can confirm you are no longer on medication and that you have never taken time off work. It would be really good if you could also get either the psychologist or psychiatrist to confirm you have no diagnosis of a serious psychiatric disorder as this will ensure your case does not get referred further because you’ll already have a specialist evaluation report. Perhaps I was being excessive but it gave me peace of mind to attend the appointment well prepared, plus if my case had been referred it would cause delays and more money for me. Both my letters were attached to my examination results that got sent away. The doctor on the day of the medical reassured me that they are only interested in conditions such as major depression or serious psychiatric disorders. I know it can be stressful – I was dreading the medical assessment and felt really nervous but please try not to worry, just make sure you are well prepared and you won’t have any issues! Best of luck! :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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