Daylight is a self-referral online programme to help with anxiety. It is based on CBT principles and has a strong RCT evidence base. It is a structured programme, available instantly, and can be accessed 24/7 including for use when people are struggling.
Daylight uses psychologically established approaches including:
- Behavioural – stimulus control and worry exposure
- Cognitive – restructuring and relaxation.
The programme is for those with mild-moderate anxiety but can also benefit people with ‘non-clinical’ anxiety who are edging towards a clinical problem. It is designed for those aged 16 and over.
The programme can be accessed through a smart phone or computer and requires “conversational English”: a Daylight App is offered to those registering.
There is more information, both for those advising people to self-refer (Mental Health Solutions | Big Health), and patients themselves – Daylight (trydaylight.com). The site also includes information on Daylight’s sister programme, Insomnia – SLEEPIO (scot.nhs.uk), which provides an online CBT programme for those with insomnia.
Resources available on the website include:
Resources available on the website include training videos outlining what the programmes are, how they work, and the self-referral process and FAQ documents covering common questions patients ask.
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