Subject - Suffering from depression, anxiety or stress?

A computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme called ‘Beating the Blues’ is now available at East City Library at MANCAT (Openshaw campus) on Tuesdays from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.

‘Beating the Blues’ has been approved by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) for the treatment of mild to moderate depression. Furthermore, there is evidence to show that it benefits those who are experiencing stress, low mood and anxiety.

The programme consists of an introductory video and 8 sixty-minute sessions, which incorporate best practice in cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT) delivered through a computer based multi-media package. ‘Beating the Blues’ helps people to understand the causes and symptoms of anxiety and depression. It also helps them to identify and change unhelpful ways of thinking and to learn more effective ways of solving their problems.

There is no charge for this service and you do not need to know how to use a computer. Volunteer support workers who have completed ‘Beating the Blues’, are also available to assist clients in understanding the material covered by the programme and to help with any technical difficulties.

It is not necessary to be referred to this service by a GP or mental health professional as we accept self-referrals although your GP/mental health professional can also refer you to the service if this is easier for you.

If you would like more information about this service or would like a referral form, please contact Nic Seccombe, cCBT Services Manager at Self Help Services cCBT Service on 0161 232 7854 or email ccbt@selfhelpservices.org.uk.