We need to talk
Many of you tell us you find talking therapies such as counselling and psychotherapy really helpful. In England, the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme has improved the situation and the Government has recently provided more funds so the service can be used by young people too.
But there are still far too many of you who are not getting the treatment you need, when you need it.
We're a part of the We Need to Talk Coalition, a group of mental health charities, professional organisations, Royal Colleges and service providers that believe in the effectiveness of psychological therapies. Together, the coalition are calling for the maintenance and development of these treatments on the NHS.
What we're fighting for
Getting the right therapy at the right time is crucial – it can help people to better manage their condition and, in many cases, recover fully. Talking therapies should be made available to everyone within 28 days of referral, and you should be offered a choice of therapy.
We want:
- A full choice of evidence-based psychological therapies made available to all
- A commitment to equality between mental and physical health
- Increased access to psychological therapies for all
- More research and an improved evidence base for psychological therapies.
