Promoting the power of talking
There are many reasons why people might have low mood or be struggling with anxiety and stress. One of the most powerful tools available for tackling these common difficulties is the power of talking.
Opening up to a trusted friend or family member can make a world of difference during challenging times. Sometimes though, we might need more help in learning ways to manage life’s stresses.
Our talking therapy service receives over 10,000 referrals a year. Now we are launching a campaign to remind our local community that we are here for them.
The message is a simple one. It’s okay to not be okay. We are here to provide free and confidential talking therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
We are linking up with local media partners such as Pirate FM and Rewind Radio to run advertising campaigns that will help us reach even more people aged 16 and above. We want people to come forward and seek help for mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, which impacts around 1 in 5 of us at some point in our lives.
We know it can be hard to take the first step towards getting help, so we want to make it as easy as possible. Our campaign will encourage people to self-refer online, using a new simplified version of our self-referral form.
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service offers free talking therapies which can help you learn how to reduce your stress, low mood or worry. IAPT stands for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies.
"The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly IAPT service is developing and expanding its range of treatment options. Not only are we transforming the service to help us see and treat more people, but we’re also offering people a broader range of therapies, including new groups and courses. We also have digital therapy options and several ways in which people can access therapy, including video and telephone as well as face-to-face appointments.” Dr Yonette Hassell, Head of Psychology Professions in Community Mental Health
We hope that our campaign will encourage more people to take that first step to getting the support they need to feel better. Listen out for our adverts on Pirate FM, Rewind Radio, and other digital platforms, such as Heart FM.