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NHS Foundation Trust Talking Therapies - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) in Lambeth, Lewisham, Croydon and ...
http://www.slam-iapt.nhs.uk/section.php?id=19
Canada
Somenta, the Canadian distributor of Beating the Blues, pleased to announce that Organizational Health Inc. (OHI) is launching Beating the Blues to the Canadian market. OHI was the first provider in Canada to introduce an integrated Employee Assistance Program and Disability Management model and offering Beating the Blues to its clients furthers its commitment in holistically addressing employee health.
http://www.wireservice.ca/index.php?module=News&func=display&sid=7262r
What is Beating the Blues US?Beating the Blues US is the American version of Beating the Blues, a world renowned computerized CBT program that is set to revolutionize the way that Americans receive treatment when experiencing depression or anxiety.
60 million Americans experience some form of depression or anxiety each year and only 36% receive any type of treatment. issues.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most proven form of treatment for these common emotional
http://www.u2interactive.com/b_over.html
http://www.u2interactive.com/a_board.html
http://www.u2interactive.com/research.html
http://www.u2interactive.com/a_oper.html
NHS IAPT Service Conference and Networking Event
Extend your reach: how to improve access to your psychological therapy service
Are you up to the challenge of cost-effectively providing quality psychological therapy services that meet the requirements of the second phase of IAPT?
http://www.researchgate.net/conference/Evolving_Your_IAPT_Service/
NHS Information Centre report: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Key Performance Indicators (IAPT KPIs) Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/NeLM-Area/News/2011---September/20/NHS-Information-Centre-report-Improving-Access-to-Psychological-Therapies-Key-Performance-Indicators-IAPT-KPIs-Apr-2011---Jun-2011/?id=764162
Mind 21 December 2011.
Mind today responded to the latest performance figures from the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) scheme, which aims to enable more people who are experiencing mental distress to access talking treatments like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Talking therapies.
http://www.mind.org.uk/news/6203_mind_responds_to_latest_talking_therapy_figures
UPMC/Ultrasis Partnership btb.us
Medicare doctors fed up with Washington 21 December 2011.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The payroll tax impasse in Congress has put Medicare doctors on edge over the likelihood that their pay could be slashed 27.4% in two weeks time.
But Congress has blocked those cuts from happening 12 times over the past decade, and could still do so this year.
http://money.cnn.com/2011/12/21/smallbusiness/medicare_cuts/index.htm?iid=HP_LN
20/12/2011 Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Key Performance Indicators (IAPT KPIs) Q1 2011/12 final and Q2 2011/12 provisional.
Scroll down the open link.
http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/mental-health/nhs-specialist-mental-health-services/improving-access-to-psychological-therapies-key-performance-indicators-iapt-kpis-q1-2011-12-final-and-q2-2011-12-provisional
Beat the Blues! Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT 17 Dec 2011.
You can view a short video about our cCBT project here. For more information on cCBT or Beating the Blues, please contact 0151 649 1674 (Direct Line). or ...
http://www.recoverywirral.com/2011/12/beat-the-blues-computerised-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-ccbt-at-advocacy-in-wirral/
iapt....
Kevin Mullins National IAPT Programme Lead complete the roll out of IAPT services; expand access to IAPT in specific areas of need. Deliverables. an appropriately trained workforce,; specific quality ...
http://www.londonhp.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/London-Health-Programme-Mental-Health-Commissioners-051211.ppt
IAPT or Improving Access to Psychological Therapies, is a new NHS resource aimed at making the right kind of help widely available to people with stress and common mental health problems. This means a range of treatments and other forms of help for these sorts of problem are now on offer within the NHS. This site will tell you more about what is on offer locally from IAPT and how it might be of help to you.
http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/patient-information/iapt/
24 November 2011.
People suffering from anxiety and depression, major causes of sickness absence, are still waiting too longer for talking therapies, according to a major audit of NHS services.
http://www.hi-mag.com/health-insurance/product-area/occupational-health/article384961.ece
IAPT – Role Transition from Mental Health Nurse to IAPT High ... Background:
The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) initiative has depended on the training of a new NHS mental health workforce. At step 3 of the stepped care model, capacity building has required the recruitment of a wide
http://lancashirecare.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/iapt-role-transition-from-mental-health-nurse-to-iapt-high-intensity-psychological-therapist/
15 November 2011 - Mental health service for veterans launched.
Rochdale Online
The Service has been commissioned by the Strategic Health Authority as part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme and in ...
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/63233/mental-health-service-for-veterans-launched
Insomnia: Britons' health 'at risk' as 50% fail to get enough sleep...
The Guardian 13 November 2011.
"The evidence is that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is very effective and CBT for insomnia really must be provided on the NHS," said Espie. ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/nov/13/insomnia-health-warning-sleep-survey?newsfeed=true
The NICE/IAPT/CBT petition has passed 2000 signatories in four days. Thank you! It is already having a significant impact across our field. Please continue to ...
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stop_nice-iapt_bias/
UPMC Pittsburgh USA/Ultrasis London.
U² is based at Chatham Center, where the health plan is headquartered, and the company’s first employee begins work Oct. 17. An additional nine people will be hired within 18 months, including a sales staff, business analysts and technical developers.
U² Interactive LLC. U², pronounced “U-squared,” was formed by UPMC and London-based Ultrasis Interactive Healthcare, which was founded in 1999.
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/print-edition/2011/10/07/upmc-partnering-to-treat-depression.html?page=all
Legal& General 08/11/2011.
http://www.ultrasis.com/news/article.html?article_id=278
4 November 2011 Legal & General.
Legal & General predict a saving of 2 Million per year.
http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/hro/news/1020377/legal-general-predicts-gbp2-million-savings-roll-employee-wellbeing-strategy
http://www.ultrasis.com/news/article.html?article_id=271
Youngsters to get talking therapies....
The Press Association - ?Oct 25, 2011?
Talking therapies for children and teenagers with mental health problems will be provided as part of a £32 million investment in psychological therapies, it has been announced. Successful parts of a psychological therapy programme that helps adults ...
http://ittrainingjobs.org/iapt-training-jobs/
upmc/ultrasis/medicare/medicaid...
(NASDAQ: ABCO) and the UPMC Health Plan . UPMC Health Plan also contributed its proprietary software platform Idnetifi. MedStar will use Evolent's platform to find cheaper, more effective treatment for its own employees and MedStar Family Choice.
MedStar will use Evolent’s platform to find cheaper, more effective treatment for its own employees and MedStar Family Choice, its Medicaid managed care plan. MedStar will also use it for its risk-sharing pilots planned by Medicare and commercial plans, the Columbia, Md.-based company said in a statement
http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2011/11/02/advisory-board-upmc-fund-new-company.html
2 NOVEMBER 2011...
Mental health services in the UK are considered to be among the most advanced in the world, particularly regarding the extent to which services have shifted out of hospitals and into the community.
http://www.hi-mag.com/health-insurance/product-area/pmi/article383272.ece
Upmc 1 November 2011.
Today’s leading companies are developing business strategies to address rising medical costs and improve the health and productivity of their work force.
http://www.sbnonline.com/2011/11/how-to-develop-a-comprehensive-health-and-productivity-strategy/?full=1
IAPT High Intensity Therapist.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified High Intensity Therapist to join a South London based team. The successful candidate will play a vital role implementing the new IAPT service and ensuring that national guidelines are adhered to.
Candidates for this position will need:
- Step 2 or step 3 qualification
- Experience working as a high intensity therapist or PWP
- In-depth knowledge of CBT interventions for anxiety disorders and depression
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/jobs/job/iapt-high-intensity-therapist-london-1401296821.htm
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ULT/UPMC Partnership.
Medicaid is jointly funded by the state and federal government of America....
Medicare is a social insurance program administered by the United States government...
25 October 2011 .
Ultrasis launches Share Incentive Plan RNS Number = 7825Q
Ultrasis, the provider of interactive health care services, today announces the launch of its Share Incentive Plan ("SIP"), which is an HMRC-approved plan that offers Income Tax and National Insurance advantages for employees and companies. The SIP was approved by the Board of Ultrasis (the "Board") on 22 September 2011, received HMRC approval on 18 October 2011 and will be effective from 1 November 2011.
The SIP is an all-employee plan designed to encourage more companies to offer shares to all their employees on a tax-efficient basis. The features of the SIP have been designed to make it an effective long-term incentive scheme to encourage staff retention.
Improving Access Psychological Therapies NHS.
The IAPT Operational Manager will provide effective strategic and operational management and leadership for the three IAPT services, and line management supervision of the Area Service Managers and a Team Leader to deliver high quality primary care psychological therapies services and promote wellbeing and social inclusion initiatives across Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire County (including Gedling, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe, Mansfield, Ashfield, and Newark & Sherwood) and Bassetlaw district.
http://www.rethink.org/about_us/jobs/iapt_operations_mana.html
DJ Ultrasis Formally Launches US Joint Venture 6 Oct 2011
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Ultrasis PLC (ULT.LN), a provider of cognitive behavioural therapy for stress and mild depression delivered by computer, Thursday said it has formally launched U Squared Interactive LLC, its 50:50-owned joint-venture with UPMC Insurance Services, which will be used to launch the U.S.-specific version of "Beating the Blues" to the American market.
11 October 2011- GPs across three clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in the West Midlands have joined together to create an innovative whole-system approach to mental health. Dr Ian Walton sets out what they’ve...
http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/pcarticle-content/-/article_display_list/12865940/a-federated-approach-that-goes-beyond-iapt
Depression in students Malta/BTB Malta...
10/10/11 New Partnership to Make Beating the Blues Available in Malta
Ultrasis, the provider of interactive health care services, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Maia Psychology Centre to make its flagship treatment programme for mild and moderate depression and anxiety, Beating the Blues, available in the private pay market in Malta.
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20111011/local/Anxiety-depression-affect-half-of-first-year-university-students.388607
World Mental Health Day - A Revolution, Simple.
Huffington Post UK
A major initiative to improve access to psychological therapies (IAPT) consumed £170 million of new money. Three and a half thousand new therapists have ...
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/professor-richard-gray/world-mental-health-day-_b_1002417.html
10 October 2011 Ultrasis plc
New Partnership to Make Beating the Blues Available in Malta...
Ultrasis, the provider of interactive health care services, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Maia Psychology Centre to make its flagship treatment programme for mild and moderate depression and anxiety, Beating the Blues, available in the private pay market in Malta.
http://www.maiapsychologycentre.com/
The service will be launched by the Maltese Minister for Health, Hon Dr Joseph Cassar MP and Parliamentary Secretary Hon Mario Galea, to coincide with World Mental Health day on the 10 October 2011.
John Smith, Executive Director at Ultrasis, said:
"We are delighted to be working with the leadership team of Maia Psychology Centre to make Beating the Blues available to the people of Malta. As well as providing an accessible and cost effective psychological therapy service, it is our intention to use this opportunity to gather local outcome data that will demonstrate the cost benefits of Beating the Blues being adopted by the wider public health system. This 'practice led' approach has proved very successful in both New Zealand and Northern Ireland, where national contracts were subsequently entered into by Ultrasis."
Veronica Ellul and Fleur Mifsud Bons, Directors of Maia Psychology Center, said:
"A key factor in our decision to make Beating the Blues available in Malta was that it has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence as both a clinically and cost effective treatment option. There is a significant shortage of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ("CBT") trained Psychotherapists in Malta and an ever increasing demand for access to affordable treatment. We plan to distribute Beating the Blues to private sector therapists, corporate organisations and other providers of emotional services. At present, 29 per cent. of the working population of Malta has been identified as having mental health difficulties, yet there are very few ways for people to get access to immediate, affordable treatment. Making Beating the Blues available at an affordable cost will allow us to address this gap in local provision."
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The Examiner 2011-10-07: PHILADELPHIA, PA - October opens with National Mental Health Awareness Week and World Health Day on October 10...
http://article.wn.com/view/WNAT01905BDA137A00596486DF394A1F8376/
http://www.examiner.com/charity-in-philadelphia/national-mental-health-awareness-week
UPMC Insurance Services Division and Ultrasis form new company to market online tool for treating depression
http://www.healthcareitnews.com/press-release/upmc-insurance-services-division-and-ultrasis-form-new-company-market-online-tool-trea
6 October 2011
Ultrasis plc
("Ultrasis" or the "Company")
Launch of US version of Beating the Blues
Ultrasis, the leading provider of cognitive behavioural therapy for stress and mild depression delivered by computer, is pleased to announce the formal launch of U Squared Interactive LLC ("U²"), its 50:50-owned joint-venture with UPMC Insurance Services, which will be used to launch the US-specific version of "Beating the Blues" ("BtB US") to the American market.
In addition, Ultrasis is pleased to announce the completion of the development BtB US which will be marketed in the US via U², and for which U² is currently in ongoing discussions with a number of interested parties.
For further details, please visit: www.U2interactive.com and www.beatingthebluesus.com.
As previously announced on 27 February 2011, both Ultrasis and UPMC will invest to develop and drive sales opportunities across US states, government bodies, insurers, primary care providers, major corporations and other health care providers, who seek to enhance their mental health and well-being services.
Conservative Conference 2011: Experts slam dearth of talking therapies funding for young people.
http://www.cypnow.co.uk/Health/article/1097354/conservative-conference-2011-experts-slam-dearth-talking-therapies-funding-young-people/