If you feel you are having mental health problems. You can access NHS psychological therapies (IAPT) services directly refer yourself directly without a referral.
Services offer: talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, other therapies, and guided self-help. Also help for common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression.
Examples of specific conditions IAPT may be able to help with include:
- Depression
- Low mood due to a physical condition(such as diabetes or pain)
- Excessive worry or anxiety
- Excessive worry about your health
- Panic attacks
- Sleep problems
- Stress
- Phobia(s)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD)
- Experience of a traumatic event
In Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland the NHS IAPT self-referral service is provided by Vita Health Group and can be accessed online.