Quality Prescribing for Benzodiazepines and z-drugs A Guide for Improvement 2024-2027
Benzodiazepine and z-drug prescribing continues to slowly reduce across Scotland. Despite this, benzodiazepine and z-drug prescribing remains a challenge. This guide aims to further improve the care of individuals receiving these medicines and promote a holistic approach to person-centred care.
Appendix 2: Resources to support low intensity psychosocial/psychological interventions
The NHS Inform (Mental Health) website provides information regarding a range of mental health difficulties. In addition to self-help guides, NHS Inform provides links to evidence-based digital/online resources and telephone support based on CBT principles, see options below. Decisions regarding interventions should be based on an assessment of need and consider both suitability and acceptability for the individual. Regular review is necessary to monitor progress and to step-up care as and when required. There may also be a number of wellbeing resources available across localities.
Beating the Blues - cCBT programme for mild to moderate symptoms of depression and/or anxiety: Eight sessions
Living Life - Appointment based telephone support for anxiety and depression for ≥16 years: Four to nine sessions. Tel: 0800 328 9655
SilverCloud - Range of online psychoeducational programmes to support wellbeing, stress and mild to moderate anxiety and low mood
Sleepio - Online resource for insomnia
Daylight - Online resource for anxiety
Note: For SilverCloud see ‘How to assess for patient suitability for online mental health and wellbeing programs’[88] for more detail.
Contact
Email: EPandT@gov.scot
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