Useful Resources and Links for Professionals
How to use PHQ-2 and GAD-2 when screening for depression and anxiety in patients
PHQ-2 and GAD-2 are free to use screening measures developed to be used in health settings. These consist of two questions each which can be downloaded here
We offer a range of talking therapies, workshops and groups that help reduce feelings of worry and low mood, especially for those aged 65 and above. Please find below two videos which can be downloaded and played on screens in waiting rooms.
Our support for older people
Our support for older people (subtitled with no audio)
National Elf Service
Professional blog and forum sharing latest mental health research and best practice
www.nationalelfservice.net
NICE
Latest NICE guidance for treatment of mental health conditions
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/conditions-and-diseases/mental-health-behavioural-and-neurodevelopmental-conditions
NHS Choices for mental health
Tools, apps, and videos
https://library.nhs.uk/staff-student-and-trainees/mental-health-psychological-professions/
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