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Explore the shift towards faster access to psychological therapies in mental health care, focusing on benefits like increased access and quality, through a high-volume, low-intensity approach. Learn about the importance of training, supervision, and outcome measurement for a well-functioning system. Emphasizing the positive impact of psychological therapies on mental health services according to the Mental Health Strategy.
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Psychological Therapies:Opportunity or Threat? Penny Curtis Reshaping Care and Mental Health Division
Deliver faster access to mental health services by delivering 18 weeks referral to treatment for psychological therapies from December 2014.
Why this HEAT Target? • For people receiving psychological therapies • Faster access • Increased access • Quality and Safety
Well Functioning System • High-volume, low intensity interventions • Training and supervision of staff across disciplines and services • Information to improve service delivery • Measuring outcomes
Focus on Mental Health • Raise profile of mental health services • Psychological therapies a key driver for improvement • Mental Health Strategy – 5 September