Our online cognitive behavioural therapy-based course offers a new approach to combatting depression

Is this you? ► Depressed Anxious Nervous Irritable Disturbed Sleep Angry Empty SAD NO sex drive Panicky No interest in things NEGATIVE THOUGHTS FEEL WORSE IN THE MORNING Down Nothing’s worth doing SAD Feel stuck Demotivated TIRED ALL THE TIME Uninspired Disconnected from everything Make the change... ► Be Motivated Feel Positive Energised Happier Satisfied Sleep better Do More Enjoy things again Be Confident Make time for YOU! IMPROVE SELF ESTEEM Seize the day Back to old self Contented
 

If you would like to find out more about Living Life to the Full Interactive, please do get in touch info@actionondepression.org with your name, contact telephone number and first part of your postcode including the 1st letter of the second. e.g. KA18 4.

The only requirements needed to take the course are that you live in Scotland have regular access to the internet and have a mood score between 9 and 21.  You can download the mood scale here and we'll ask about this when we're in touch with you. A score of under or over these figures won't always mean that you can't take part, but we will discuss this with you in detail when we speak to you. 

We feel it's important for Living Life to the Full Interactive to be provided as a free service, but as a small charity, to continue for it to be available to others in the future we'd greatly appreciate a donation of around £25 at the end of the course.  If you'd like to ask more about this, please do get in touch. 

 

 

Living Life to the Full Interactive is an online life skills course based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Computerised Guided Self-Help is a recommended treatment supported by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN).

You do the course on your computer but you also get 6 phone support sessions to help and encourage you as you go through the course.  Each session can be accomplished over one or two weeks, taking either 6 weeks or a maximum of 12 weeks.  We will agree with you at the beginning how you would like to use your time.  If for any reason you are interrupted by something urgent or immediate we will strive to work round this so that you can complete the course.

How can the online CBT-based course help me?

Living Life to the Full Interactive offers ways to:

  • Change unhelpful thinking
  • Recognise helpful and unhelpful behaviour
  • Overcome stress and anxiety
  • Build confidence, tackle difficult situations
  • Understand why we feel as we do
  • Solve problems
  • Relax
  • And overcome reduced activity.

Why should I choose an online CBT-based course.

  • No or little waiting time to access treatment
  • Confidential
  • Accessible 24hrs a day
  • Do it in your own time
  • Receive support
  • Alternative to taking medication
  • No need to attend a clinic

How does Living Life to the Full Interactive work?

For more information, watch the demonstration video below.  Please note that although this video says your doctor or therapist has recommended you use this programme, you can refer yourself to our service - you don't have to be referred by a therapist or doctor.  All of our services are confidential.  Visit the Living Life to the Full Interactive site to read a little bit more and also to see the website you would be using throughout the course if you decide to give it a try.

Does it work?  Sometimes personal recommendation can be the most persuasive.  Read Elaine's experience of Living Life to the Full Interactive.