NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression. Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help if you're struggling with things like feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) – this focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and behaviour, and teaches you coping skills for dealing with different problems. Applied relaxation therapy – this involves learning how to relax your muscles in situations where you normally experience anxiety.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has become the leading treatment for anxiety, and with good reason. Research indicates that CBT can be an effective treatment for anxiety after as few as 8 sessions, with or without any form of medication (4). Due to the high prevalence of anxiety disorders (18% of adults in the United States meet criteria for ...
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Treatment for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) Treatment for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) can help you to manage your symptoms, but it may take time. The main treatments a GP may offer include: talking therapies – usually cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with the support of a therapist, either by yourself or in a group
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