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A case of persistent depressive disorder and low self esteem – a post treatment summary and relapse prevention plan.

13th July 2015|Categories: Blog, Case Study, CBT, Partnership|

The following is a written collaboration by one of our High Intensity CBT therapists Debbie R and a client who has recently completed treatment with Touchstone IAPT. Relapse prevention is a vital part of the therapeutic process. It serves many functions but one of the most important is to provide clients'

Diabetes education programme for Urdu and Punjabi speakers

8th July 2015|Categories: Downloads, Events, News|

Touchstone is delivering a structured education programme to people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and those already living with the condition. The course is written by an NHS diabetic dietician and nutritionist (Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust) and has been specifically adapted for South Asian Punjabi and Urdu speaking

Mental Health in Muslim Communities

7th July 2015|Categories: Audio, News|

The Community Development Service at Touchstone are promoting a project to increase understanding and awareness of mental health within Muslim communities. Stephanie Lewis gave this interview on community radio station Fever FM to help people understand how to talk about mental health and who to ask for help and support.

Kirklees Advocacy Service annual report 2014-2015

6th July 2015|Categories: Annual Report, Downloads, News|

The Kirklees Advocacy Service have now published their annual report for 2014-2015. You can see highlights, including some fantastic feedback from service users, below, or you can download the complete report.  2014-2015 has been a busy and exciting year for Touchstone in Kirklees. Whilst we have continued to deliver the

Depression: tips to fight back.

4th July 2015|Categories: Blog, Healthwatch|

Experiencing  depression or low-mood is very common. The World Health Organisation estimates that in a given year, one in four of us will experience it. With such figures in mind it is becoming more and more important to know what we can do to fight back against low-mood or depression