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New free course for a 'Positive
You'
LOCAL people are invited to take part
in a new free course, led by a local NHS talking therapies team, to better
manage mental health symptoms and improve their well being.
Access Sefton, an improving access to psychological therapies (IAPT) service,
provided by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) in
partnership with Insight Healthcare is rolling out the free course. 'Positive You'
has been designed for people experiencing anxiety or
depression who are looking to improve their self esteem. The 5 week course will
be held every Wednesday, from 1pm, at the May Logan Centre, Knowsley
Road in Bootle.
Those interested are invited to call the service or self refer online and have a
screening appointment to ensure that the course is right for them. The service,
which provides help for people with mental health conditions such as anxiety,
depression and stress, can provide confidential advice about the best option for
you.
Emma Green, psychological wellbeing practitioner, who is running the course,
says:- "We hope the group will help those taking part to make changes to
their thinking styles and behaviour using techniques based on Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy. We want to give people the tools to help them cope better
with symptoms of anxiety and depression. The course will focus on changing
negative thoughts, reducing worry and developing better ways of coping. There
will also be elements of relaxation and mindfulness." If you need
to speak to someone, getting access to the service is easy; ask your GP or self
refer
online. You can also pick
up the phone and call:- 0151 955 3200 to arrange an initial appointment.
For more information about CWP please click on
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