Published: March 22, 2010
The Independent today tackles the accessibility of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT):
Why are we asking this now?
There is growing frustration among GPs at the difficulty they face in providing psychological therapy for patients with mental problems including depression.
A survey by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) published at the weekend found almost two-thirds of respondents said they were “rarely” able to obtain treatment for patients within two months. Getting help for children who had suffered abuse or trauma was even more difficult. Professor Steve Field, the president of the RCGP, said: “People should have access to approved treatments, and this has to be a wake-up call.” link to read the full article
Source: The Independent
Published: March 22, 2010
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Ive been beavering away to build a Facebook page for Tri-City Psychology. Its still early days but if you have a moment stop by and check it out . We’d love to hear what you’d like to see us adding to our page 🙂
Published: March 21, 2010
The Eyewriter from Evan Roth on Vimeo.
“Art is a tool of empowerment and social change, and I consider myself blessed to be able to create and use my work to promote health reform, bring awareness about ALS and help others.”
– Tony Quan, aka Tempt One
This is just amazing!The EyeWriter is a low-cost eye-tracking apparatus & custom software that allows graffiti writers and artists with paralysis resulting from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to draw using only their eyes.
Source:The EyeWriter
Published: March 21, 2010
Gordon Brown, the British prime minister is set to announce in his speech tomorow plans to give everyone in the country a personalised webpage for accessing Government services within a year as part of a plan to save billions of pounds by putting all public services online.
Every voter will receive a unique identifier allowing them to apply for school places, book GP appointments, claim benefits, get a new passport, pay council tax or register a car. link to read more
Source: The Independent
