Written Question · S3W-31507 · Session 3
Whether the two pilots to help improve access to self-help therapies for people with mild to moderate depression or anxiety will include th…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the two pilots to help improve access to self-help therapies for people with mild to moderate depression or anxiety will include the use of counselling.
The answer
The Scottish Government is committed to increasing access to psychological therapies for those with mental illness.
The NHS Living Life Pilot, being run by NHS24 for the Scottish Government, offers CBT Self Help Coaching by telephone and three CBT Therapists are employed for this purpose at NHS Living Life.
The Widening Access to Self Help Therapies (WISH) Programme is hosted for the Scottish Government by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This programme is designed to offer multiple ways of accessing CBT Self Help, such as via CD Rom, college courses and website access.
This material is available to be used by people themselves, or by people offering care and support, including counsellors.
The NHS Living Life Pilot, being run by NHS24 for the Scottish Government, offers CBT Self Help Coaching by telephone and three CBT Therapists are employed for this purpose at NHS Living Life.
The Widening Access to Self Help Therapies (WISH) Programme is hosted for the Scottish Government by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This programme is designed to offer multiple ways of accessing CBT Self Help, such as via CD Rom, college courses and website access.
This material is available to be used by people themselves, or by people offering care and support, including counsellors.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-31507 by reference.