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February 27, 2007

Delivering for Health: Delivering for Mental Health: Using Self-help in Primary Care and Community Based Services

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There is growing evidence that people who suffer from mild to moderate psychological problems, particularly depression and anxiety, respond well to treatments involving self care and self management. This approach promotes personal responsibility for one’s own health and well being and is particularly evident when self-help is supported by short-term interventions from a trained practitioner. These interventions are part of a tiered or stepped care approach.

Posted by Gary Holden at February 27, 2007 12:04 PM