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3/12/25, 1:35 PM about:blank Depression support notes Psychological Therapy for depression: University of Sheffield: = Student Access to Mental Health Support (SAMHS) = uni counselling service ‘© Group session, self-help resources, 1 to 1 Free listening services - Samaritans 116 123 = Childline (under 19) 0800 1111 - _ Nightline — not only for depression ‘NHS Talking therapies - Free on NHS, refer yourself +/- GP - Known as Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) - CBT ‘© Explore, change how you think of your life, free yourself from unhelpful patterns of behaviour © Available face to face 1- © 12-20 sessions - Guided self help © Works through CBT based workbook/computer-course with support of therapist © Face-to-face or phone calls = Counselling ‘© Talking therapy to find ways to help deal with difficulties in life © Usually 6-12 session = Counselling for depression © Specially developed to help people understand underlying causes of their depression (© Usually offered to mild-moderate depression & tried other therapies eg self help - Behavioural activation © Help people take simple, practical steps towards enjoying life again © 1-2-1 or group or phone calls ‘© Aim to give motivation to make changes in life and learn problem solving skills to tackle problem affecting mood © 16-20 sessions = Interpersonal therapy ‘© Help people with depression to identify and address problem in relationship with family, partner, friends © May be offered if severe depression or has not responded to other talking therapy © 16-20 session - Bye movement desensitisation and reprocessing. (EMDR) © Help those with PTSD — intrusive thoughts, memories, nightmares, flashbacks of traumatic event in past © Help brain reprocess memories of traumatic event and let go (can be distressing) Can be helpful to people’s depression if it is based on PTSD or a factor 8-12 sessions 1, self-help books, computer courses based on CBT co 12