Commitment 4
"We will increase the availability of evidence-based psychological therapies for all age groups in a range of settings and through a range of providers by 2010."
NHS Education for Scotland is taking forward this work which is in turn being supported by a small group of psychologists, psychiatrists and educationalists who are working with together to identify the training required, and the number of people that will need to be trained, to meet this commitment.
The Phase 1 plan "Increasing Availability of Evidence Based Psychological Therapies in Scotland" provides more detail on how we are working to meet this commitment.
The Matrix has been produced to help all with an interest and involvement in improving access to and delivery of Psychological Therapies.
It sets out the available evidence base for psychological therapies for common mental health problems for adults, children, young people and families and some aspects of long term conditions management and physical health care. It is not intended to be prescriptive but does offer guidance in the strategic planning and delivery of Psychological Therapies. To remain relevant and current it will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure ongoing attention to expanded scope of coverage and to incorporate new evidence as this becomes available.
For further information contact Geraldine Bienkoswski geraldine.bienkowski@nhs.net