Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice. I have a female adult friend who is currently sectioned under the mental health act and who has been for the last 5 or so years. Her diagnosis has kept on changing multiple times over the years and she's just gotten a new one again. I'm a female adult diagnosed late with ASD and it runs in my family. I suspect my friend may have it too but I don't know how to approach the subject with her or what to do about it. Her hospital is in another part of the country so I can't visit. I just know that this current diagnosis is not reflective of her - just like the previous ones weren't either. I don't dent that she clearly has mental health issues - but I feel like it is underpinned by ASD.
I'm considering contacting the PALS (patient advice liaison service) for the NHS for help too.
Many thanks,
Piano