Using low intensity CBT to address anxiety and depression in patients with physical health problems seminar  Event

Low intensity CBT is currently delivered through the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) NHS programme to treat anxiety and depression by psychological wellbeing practitioners (PWP) using evidenced based CBT interventions. Currently this targets specific anxiety disorders and depression. However, we are becoming increasingly aware of the potential for using these interventions for those who might not traditionally access mental health services, but who might benefit from specific work around anxiety and depression with a co-morbid physical health problem as identified in the February 2011 Policy paper ‘No health without mental health'.
 
We are keen to explore this further in terms of provision of practitioners who are trained to work in this area, either with a background as a PWP or training current physical health practitioners to deliver PWP interventions and would welcome your feedback.

The afternoon will include an introduction from Kevin Jarman, Deputy Director - Adults, IAPT Programme, an overview of what low intensity CBT is and the courses we currently offer, the perspective of a working PWP and someone who has recently used the service in addition to a time for questions and networking.

To book your place, please visit our eventbrite website: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/low-intensity-cbt-for-physical-health-disorders-seminar-tickets-10698929787 
 

Please note this event is free to attend