Campaign trail: Final consultation on NICE Depression in Adults guideline Journals Published 20 Oct 2021 '...the guideline, if published without significant changes, will fail to enhance the quality of care available to adults with depression.' Regular column from Matthew Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2021
BACP responds to second NICE depression guideline consultation News Published 12 Jun 2018 BACP has put forward another robust response to the unprecedented second consultation around the NICE guideline for adults with depression.
NICE recruiting counsellor for depression guideline committee News Published 23 Jun 2020 Opportunity to ensure the voice of counselling and psychotherapy is heard
Counselling for depression: efficient, effective and evidence based Journals Published 31 Oct 2017 Open article: Rinda Haake reports on the use of counselling for depression in the NHS. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2017
Depression: a journey of understanding Journals Published 24 Nov 2017 Free article: Sarah Parry undertakes a project to deepen her understanding of an increasingly common problem. Thresholds, Autumn 2015
Counselling as effective as CBT in treating depression News Published 15 Jun 2017 This week sees the publication of a new academic paper with important implications for many BACP members, as it shows counselling is as effective as CBT in treating depression.
R.A.I.S.E campaign helps spot signs of depression in men News Published 30 Oct 2023 We're highlighting how therapy can help men, as 56% therapists agree men are less likely to get mental health support than women
"Depression isn’t an inevitable part of ageing" News Published 18 Apr 2019 Our Older People Lead Jeremy Bacon writes about challenging ageist stereotypes in the mental health field
‘Positive steps forward’ as NICE consults on updated depression guideline News Published 23 Nov 2021 We’ll be submitting a detailed response to the consultation on updated draft guidelines
Getting active: addressing the challenge of adolescent depression Journals Published 30 Jun 2017 Elizabeth McCauley, Gretchen Gudmundsen and Kelly Schloredt describe how Behavioural Activation offers an alternative approach to helping young people who are depressed. BACP Children and Young People, June 2017