{"id":4460,"date":"2022-05-03T11:47:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T10:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/guidelines\/telephonebasedcbtliving-life\/"},"modified":"2023-09-07T08:24:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T07:24:40","slug":"telephonebasedcbtliving-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/guidelines\/mentalhealthadult\/mentalhealthpsychologyotherservices\/telephonebasedcbtliving-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Telephone based CBT &#8211; Living Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>\u2018Living Life\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;is a telephone service based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles. It provides help for people suffering from low mood, mild to moderate depression, symptoms of anxiety or a combination of both. The service is provided by a team of cognitive behavioural therapists supported by NHS 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the service offer?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Living Life is available to anyone living in Scotland and over the age of 16 experiencing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>low mood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mild to moderate depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>symptoms of anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a combination of these symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A series of appointments are offered, with a therapist who will talk the person through specific materials and workbooks. These support sessions will help the individual react more positively to situations, suporting self-esteem and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The service operates from 1pm to 9pm, Monday to Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to refer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The service accepts self-referrals. Anyone can contact Living Life directly on 0800 328 9655 (freephone).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the initial phonecall, an assessment appointment with a member of the Living Life team may be made. There is a waiting list, and then people may be offered a series of telephone support sessions with a therapist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/breathingspace.scot\/living-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIVING LIFE WEBSITE<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lsquo;Living Life&rsquo;&nbsp;is a telephone service based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles. It provides help for people suffering from low mood, mild to moderate depression, symptoms of anxiety or a combination of both. The service is provided by a team of cognitive behavioural therapists supported by NHS 24. What does the service offer? 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