Helen Glatt's Blog (3)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6062089/Depressed-people-should-get-online-counselling-study-says.html People suffering from depression should get counselling online to avoid long waiting times to see a doctor, according to new research. A study of almost 300 patients found that those given cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) were two-and-a-half times more likely to recover from their mental health problems that those who received standard care from a GP. One in six adults suffer… Continue

During the very enjoyable OCTIA conference, the issue of consent arose (amongst some of us online attendees) specifically when working with children. Further to that, I'm reproducing an online article which I think provides answers to many of the questions raised: http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40002288/ Consent To Treatment In Children Definition English law necessitates that before any medical professional can examine or treat a patient, they must obtain informed consent to do so. 1 Inform… Continue

As we become more and more comfortable with textual communication, it’s no surprise that people are beginning to seek help with their fingers. Online counselling is becoming an attractive alternative for people looking for professional counselling without having to leave their keyboards. Of cour… Continue