A little support
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Services and organisations that provide support if making changes by yourself is challenging.
The next step up might be to get some support and encouragement to make such changes. This might be from friends and family, a peer support group, or community-based informal learning groups aimed at improving emotional wellbeing.
Different areas across NHS Highland may have different resources, so it is useful to search a directory such as Highland Mental Wellbeing.
Other opportunities are available remotely across Scotland, such as online courses - most of these are accessed via self-referral.
Important: Get help with your mental health - NHS inform
Information about:
- SilverCloud - online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programmes for a range of wellbeing topics
- Daylight - CBT for anxiety
- Sleepio - CBT for sleep problems
All programmes are free, and are accessed by self-referral (except the SilverCloud module for diabetes).
It is recommended that you work through the programme each week for about one hour, with practice at home between the sessions.
You can also search NHS inform for mental health and wellbeing support in the NHS Highland area.
Get help with your mental healthImportant: Highland Mental Wellbeing
Highland Mental Wellbeing is a list of both local and national services, information and training around the subject of mental health and wellbeing. Local information populated by local organisations and groups providing support for mental health problems. Search by location or by event.
SilverCloud
SilverCloud’s online CBT programme to improve mental health in diabetes was launched in 2015 and continues to be positively reviewed, both for its effectiveness and for improving availability to specialist programmes for people with diabetes.
The programme is intended to address symptoms of mild anxiety or depression. It includes access to video and audio clips, quizzes and case studies all designed to help you make sense of your symptoms and boost your mood.
Your GP should make any referral for the SilverCloud online CBT course, Space in Diabetes from Depression and Anxiety.
When you enter the SilverCloud site for the first time, use the access code NHS24
Emotional health and diabetes
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Emotional health and diabetes
Managing diabetes is an ongoing and often challenging task, which can be wearing on our emotional health too.
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Self-help resources
Generic, evidence-based resources to guide you towards helpful changes.
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A little support
Services and organisations that provide support if making changes by yourself is challenging.
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Specialist mental health services
If symptoms are persistent or severe, your GP can refer you to services to improve mental health.