Improving Access to Psychological Therapies
There are times when everyone feels stressed or unhappy. Generally, these bad times pass, but sometimes there are problems that do not go away and it gets harder and harder to cope. At some point in their life, one in every four people feels this way.
“When you’re in the depths of depression you can think it’s never going to end”
Talking about your problems really can help. The new Improving Access to Psychological Therapies project in Islington provides effective help and support for common difficulties such as anxiety or depression. The service can give you the time to talk, and help you learn ways to help yourself, so that you feel more able to cope with your own problems. It is provided by trained workers, based in GP surgeries, health centres, service hubs and community venues.
“I’d advise anyone who’s feeling depressed or anxious to ask for help… the longer you leave it the worse it gets”
Different people have different needs, so the service offers a number of different free, confidential options which could help you.
Self referral
If you are feeling low or anxious you are not alone – up to one in four people are affected by these problems at some time in their life.
To find out more about the service or talk to one of our Primary Care Mental Health Workers about making an appointment, please contact us.
You can call us between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday on 0303 123 1000
At times the line may be busy and you will be asked to leave an answer phone message with your contact details. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Alternatively, you can e-mail us at IAPT.referrals@islingtonpct.nhs.uk