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Self-Help Prescription For Severe Depression

Submitted by WaMH in PC on Fri, 08/03/2013 - 09:19

We noticed a story online which outlined how a new study has concluded that self-help books or websites should be offered routinely to patients with severe depression.

The research - published in the British Medical Journal - comes after the RCGP endorsed a scheme by the Reading Agency charity for GPs to prescribe self-help books to patients with anxiety, depression or relationship problems.

It found that people with severe depression experience at least as much improvement in their symptoms by reading self-help material as those with milder depression with full details available on the following link - Self-help books should be prescribed for severe depression.

On the same front, the Welsh Government already runs a self-help book programme to help people with mild to moderate emotional problems called Book Prescription Wales which prescribes self-help books which people borrow from any branch library across Wales.

The scheme helps people access information, guidance and tips on ways to self-manage their conditions with further information available by downloading the Book prescription Wales - information leaflet.

Applications Closed For 2013 WaMH in PC Bursaries

Submitted by WaMH in PC on Wed, 06/03/2013 - 09:28

Applications for our 2013 WaMH in PC Bursaries programme are now closed.

In total 6 bursary applications were received and the final winners will be announed on Monday 21st March 2013.

This year we decided to open up the application criteria to specifically include projects aimed at dementia as part of our strategy to support the National Dementia Vision for Wales.

The document provides a long-term vision to ensure Wales can best meet the challenge of an increasing number of people living with dementia across the country with further details in our Dementia section.

If you're interested in finding out more about our bursaries please contact us via email at lhills@rcgp.org.uk or on 029 2050 4516.

Useful Links For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

Submitted by WaMH in PC on Tue, 05/03/2013 - 10:05

Here are some useful contact details providing a range of support services for both professionals dealing with and people  suffering from deafness and hearing loss.

There are 534,000 people in Wales with some form of hearing loss who are at an increased risk of mental health problems including anxiety, depression and poor self-esteem.

If you have any questions or any other queries please contact our Project Manager Lesley Hills via email at lhills@rcgp.org.uk or on 029 2050 4516.