Courses to help depression and anxiety

Action on Depression run free 'Living Life to the Full' courses based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The course is currently available in the Lothians, the Highlands, East Ayrshire and online.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a type of therapy that has been found to help people with depression. Living Life to the Full is a CBT-based life skills course that can help you to:

  1. overcome stress and anxiety 
  2. build confidence 
  3. tackle difficult situations 
  4. understand why we feel as we do 
  5. solve problems 
  6. overcome reduced activity 
  7. change unhelpful thinking 
  8. recognise helpful and unhelpful behaviour

There are no courses planned at present. Stay in touch with us on Facebook or Twitter to be kept informed about future courses in Edinburgh & Lothians. Or why not do the course online instead?

There are no courses planned at present. Stay in touch with us on Facebook or Twitter to be kept informed about future courses in the Highlands. Or why not do the course online instead?

There are no courses planned at present. Stay in touch with us on Facebook or Twitter to be kept informed about future courses in East Ayrshire. Or why not do the course online instead?

 

Research has found that computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) - that is, therapy using your computer – can help improve symptoms of depression. 

That’s why we’re really excited to be able to offer computerised CBT-based life skills course for people in Scotland. You’ll do the course online with support over the phone from our self-help coach.

It's a six session course. The self-help coach will be there to offer four to six contacts over six weeks to help you get the most out of it.

For more information, watch the video below.

Interested? Contact us to find out if the course is right for you by email or telephone 0808 802 2020  (Weds 2pm - 4pm).  The number is free even from mobiles.

What people are saying about Living Life to the Full courses

"I'm more assertive, not using self harm as a means for coping so much, problem solving instead of letting stuff get to me"

"It has... helped me deal with difficult aspects of my current life, as well as recognise negative patterns that I've had for a long time and implement techniques to change them"

"It was very uncomfortable to attend this course initially but the practical knowledge I have gained has been fantastic. My understanding of how I feel and my ability to change my mood/thoughts is immense"

What people are saying about the online course

"I feel like I'm getting back to enjoying life again!"

"I have stopped seeing myself as a failure. It has given me a new way of thinking."

"I've been dealing with anxiety all my life. I was really surprised at the change over the course."

"I'd read a lot about depression but thought that's not me and ignored it. But I felt relief on starting this course and not feeling alone. I worried about it being a course, with exams. But it wasn't; it was simple; so helpful, so many ideas. Brilliant!"