Guided Self-help (Health in Mind)

Provided by: Health in Mind

Who is this for?

• people aged 18 and over experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression, stress or sleep problems

Description

The service is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and provides one-to-one support to access self-help materials. A guided self-help worker provides one-to-one support to enable people to make positive changes in their life now and going forward.  It is essential that the person is motivated to carry out tasks and complete workbooks at home.

Guided self-help is delivered over four sessions. Some evening sessions may be available on a case-by-case basis.

If you have an enquiry or would like a referral form and GAD & PHQ questionnaires, please contact us via email at Loth.EdinburghGSH@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Our referral form can be found here: Guided Self Help – Health in Mind – RefHelp (nhslothian.scot)

Please note that referrals must be sent to our NHS email address – Loth.EdinburghGSH@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.

How do I access this?

• Referral by third party

For GP’s, GP Link Workers, Mental Health Nurses and Thrive Teams:

https://apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidelines/guidedselfhelp/

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

• Public parking available
• Please note that the office in Shandwick Places does not have a lift and is situated on the first and second floors. If you have accessibility needs, an appointment can be carried out in an accessible building.

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