The National Health Service (NHS) has found that thousands of people living in the North West are missing out on transformative mental health treatment.
To combat this issue, the NHS is launching a campaign to introduce people to life-changing mental health treatment.
A survey of 2,002 people conducted by Censuswide found that nearly two in three people (64%) delay seeking treatment for their mental health, with one in six (17%) not seeking any support.
The campaign will focus on six common anxiety conditions: OCD, social anxiety disorder, PTSD, panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and phobias.
The NHS Talk Therapies campaign will run for six weeks, with adverts showing across television, radio, and other forms of social media. Their mission is to connect people who need help with the resources to manage their condition.
“This campaign is an important step in making sure anyone experiencing common conditions such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD understands that effective, evidence-based support is available free on the NHS,” said Dr. Michael Gregory, Regional Medical Director for NHS England North West.
“Talking therapies can make a real difference,” Gregory added. “Helping people feel more like themselves again, rebuild their confidence, and return to work or manage everyday situations that may currently feel overwhelming.”
The campaign will target conditions that are often misunderstood, but treatable with NHS talking therapies.
Latest statistics from the NHS show that 88.6% of people referred to the service accessed treatment within six weeks of their referral in the past year.
Find help that is available and affordable by self-referring online to NHS Talking Therapies or speaking with your General Practitioner.
