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Hi Dr Maddox! I found out very recently I have been dissociating for large spells of my life as a defence mechanism from when I used to get in trouble at school. Have you read or heard anything about future improvements to the assessment of mental health for children/young adults?

I feel I’ve missed out on lots of my life and that my memories aren’t my own because I was left to create negative coping mechanisms. It would be great to hear of any plans to prevent this happening as much for people because it can have major impacts on their adult relationships & career.

Thanks for the info! 2nd part to the question if you don’t mind, do you think there is a risk if children are put through therapy too early and latch onto a diagnosis such as dyslexia and then not try to push themselves because they feel they have a condition stopping them?