Pilot initiatives for CBT training

The Scottish Government has announced new pilot schemes to allow people experiencing mild anxiety and depression to access therapeutic help as part of their personalised care plans. Two new pilot initiatives will provide user friendly ways of accessing cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), including telephone and online based help.

Funding of £3 million will allow the pilots to be trialled over three years via:

* An NHS 24 'Living Life' pilot, which will be piloted in parts of the Western Isles, Shetland, Borders, Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Lothian. Patients will be referred by their GP and offered telephone based CBT and self help techniques. A team of qualified CBT therapists and self help coaches will be on hand to provide professional help and support

* In addition, the 'Living Life To The Full' initiative, will provide a range of self help resources including one-to-one self help clinics, CD Roms, group sessions, work books and college courses.

Full details here.