Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an 8 week course for people who experience depression. It is recommended by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) as an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression.It is also recommended by NICE for those who have recovere
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an 8 week course for people who experience depression. It is recommended by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) as an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression.It is also recommended by NICE for those who have recovered from depression, as a way of reducing the chances of experiencing depression again in the future.
MBCT courses combines two helpful approaches: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Our MBCT courses are a great way to understand thought patterns and how to work with these in more helpful ways
Is this right for me?
I want to learn mindfulness techniques to help me manage mild or moderate depression
I am aged 18 or over
I can attend all sessions online or in person
I am willing to practice meditation exercises at home between sessions
I am happy to be involved in a group format
About us
Welcome to the Sheffield Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression service, formerly known as IAPT.
Welcome to the Sheffield Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression service, formerly known as IAPT.
We provide a range of free NHS talking therapies for anyone aged 18 or over who lives in Sheffield. Every year we help thousands of people in the city who are struggling with how they are feeling.
So if you are feeling down, stressed, anxious, are worrying more than usual or have a lack of interest in doing things that you used to enjoy.
We are here to help.
What support do we offer?
On this site you will find details on our range of courses and support we offer, as well as some useful self help resources that you can use right away to improve how you are feeling.
If you are managing a long term health condition that is impacting on how you feel we can support anyone who is under the care of a Sheffield consultant, even if you do not live in Sheffield.
There is also support to help you if you are struggling with work, and lots of useful advice for healthcare professionals and employers on how Sheffield Talking Therapies may be able to help.
Take a look through our Service Booklet.
You can also download our service booklet in the following languages; Arabic, Farsi Persian, Polish, Slovak and Urdu.
Is Sheffield Talking Therapies right for me?
Do you notice yourself feeling stressed, low or anxious?
I am not accessing any other mental health service
I live in Sheffield or have a Sheffield consultant or Sheffield GP
I am aged 18 or over
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