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Working together for a better quality of life
This programme is aimed at people who may be experiencing anxiety, depression or distress in their lives and wanting to make healthy lifestyle changes.
The first step to accessing this programme is to see your GP and discuss the changes you wish to make in your life. Following the consultation your GP may refer you to the Harbour Health Lifestyle Options Programme.
The Lifestyle Options/Mental Health Co-ordinator will contact you to see if you would benefit from e-therapy as a first step to healthy lifestyle change. e-Therapy is an internet based approach to mental health and has proven very effective in the treatment of depression and anxiety problems. It is accessed in the privacy of your home and involves working through a series of easy to understand lessons, on the net. e-Therapy gives people new skills to help resolve depression and anxiety, and this can feel very empowering. The Co-ordinator will help with information and making appointments, and is there to provide you with support during e-therapy. If you have improved following e-therapy you can still a counselor/therapist/psychologist for a 1:1 consultation.
If e-therapy is not suitable for you, 1:1 sessions with a counselor/therapist/psychologist will be arranged. You are initially eligible for 4 sessions and there may be an opportunity to ‘step-up’ for more sessions, if funds are available.
Gerontology Nurse in Primary Care
This collaborative pilot programme aims to provide fully funded Gerontology Nurse visits and assessments for older adults in their own homes. We work closely with the person’s GP to ensure they receive best care and support services. Referrals are sent to other appropriate health service providers after discussion with the GP and the individual.
Health Psychology Services
Specialty Services - Health Concerns
Harbour Health PHO provides free Health Psychology services to treat the interplay of the mind, body, and one’s lifestyle on health and illness. Treatment methods blend counselling and psychotherapy with tools such as relaxation techniques and meditation.
We work with the following medical and lifestyle concerns:
• Coping With Acute and Chronic Illness and Disability
• Stress Management
• Insomnia
• High Blood Pressure
• Managing Pain
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Controlling Unhealthy Habits
• Developing and Sustaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Our services are complimentary to traditional medical treatment. We collaborate with your physician and other health-care providers as needed.
Please click here to download the current version of the Lifestyle Options manual.
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