Adults experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and stress can access free expert NHS support through NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies.
The service offers free and confidential NHS support to adults experiencing common mental health difficulties, including feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
And to illustrate how effective reaching out to NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies can be, five inspiring people have shared their recovery journeys in a series of short films to encourage others to get early help for their mental health.
The films include interviews with patients and psychological therapists on how therapy has improved peoples’ quality of life, and how people have overcome common barriers which prevent those from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds, or older generations, seeking support.
Jo Ryder Consultant Counselling Psychologist – Clinical Lead & Head of Service NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies said: “The videos are all about how real people have sought help through Talking Therapies and how it has worked for them.
“We are promoting them on social media as we feel that it’s important to get the word out and also to show people who may be unsure if Talking Therapies is for them, just what they could get from it.
“We hope that these short videos will help give reassurance and inspiration to anyone who feels they need a little help and support.”
You can view all the stories, along with more examples of how other people have experienced Talking Therapies here on our Youtube channel.
How to access support
Visit www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/oxon-talking-therapies/ you can complete self-referral and choose and book an assessment slot or call us on 01865 901222 or talk to your trusted healthcare professional.
Published: 22 October 2024