TALKWORKS - NHS

You don't need to hit 'rock bottom' before you come to see us at TALKWORKS. Even if you're feeling a bit off or aren't really feeling yourself, our therapists can work with you to help you understand your thoughts and feelings, to get you back on track: https://orlo.uk/MzApz

Did you know that exercise can help to improve both your mental and physical wellbeing?
By exercising regularly, we can improve our sleep, stress less and generally feel healthier and happier in ourselves.
Learn more about the benefits of exercise and tips for how to get active in our blog: https://orlo.uk/93PXK

Yesterday was the start of University of Exeter Welcome Week. Members of our Exeter team were in attendance to spread the word about the NHS mental health support available through TALKWORKS to new and returning students.

Thank you to everyone who visited our stand to find out more information about our service. Our team will be back again on Wednesday at the Sports Fair and Thursday at the Forum: https://orlo.uk/xvmvH

Thank you to TeignmouthPride for inviting us to be part of their celebrations. Our team had a great time on Saturday meeting lots of people and spreading the word about our NHS talking therapies service: https://orlo.uk/k68jH

Our TALKWORKS team will be at TeignmouthPride all day tomorrow waving the flag for equality, diversity and inclusion.
Come down, say hello and find out more about our NHS talking therapies service:
https://orlo.uk/llWnN

Learn more about mindfulness and guided meditation in our 'Introduction to Mindfulness' online workshop. Our next session is taking place on Monday 23 September and is free to sign up to. Call 0300 555 3344 to book your place, or visit our website to find out more: https://orlo.uk/xlyL7

Understanding the Connection Between Mental Health and Sexual Wellbein As we celebrate Sexual Health Week, it's essential to highlight the connection between mental health and sexual well-being. Anxiety and depression can significantly impact sexual desire and pleasure. Here’s how these mental health challenges might affect your sexual experience and some practical t...

World Mental Health Day is just one month away and the theme this year is 'It's time to prioritise mental health in the workplace.'
To coincide with this, we are offering free resources to businesses across Devon to support staff and signpost them to our NHS service.
If you would like to receive these resources or find out more about TALKWORKS and how we can help, please email [email protected] https://orlo.uk/Di8gU

Join TALKWORKS - NHS as an Employment Advisor. You will work alongside a team of therapists to ensure that a personalised package of combined psychological treatment and employment support is available to all patients who require it. Find out
more:https://orlo.uk/3KyMu

JOB VACANCY | Are you looking for a new role or a change in your career path? We are recruiting for an Employment Advisor to join our team in North Devon. If you are interested in providing employment support to our patients, you can find out more about the role on our website: https://orlo.uk/grSRq

If you have referred yourself for support with TALKWORKS, you may be wondering what you can expect from your first appointment.
In your first session with us, your therapist will ask you some questions and then give you space to talk. The questions that they will ask are to understand more about:
• How you are feeling
• What difficulties you are experiencing
• The impact that this is having on your life
Watch our video with Head of Service Jonny, to learn more about what you can expect when you come to see us:
https://orlo.uk/86Swj

Stress is a normal feeling when you are dealing with a difficult problem, or a hard time in your life, but it shouldn’t be something you have to deal with constantly, or for long periods of time. If you’re feeling stressed, TALKWORKS is here: https://orlo.uk/Ys6Vu

Sarah from our Central Team, recently presented at the BABCP annual conference at The University of Manchester. Her presentation focused on Prolonged Grief Disorder in NHS Talking Therapies.
Read more about her experience at the conference and how TALKWORKS can help with prolonged grieving in our blog: https://orlo.uk/8c8Lx

One of the forms of therapy that we offer here at TALKWORKS is called Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR).
This talking therapy has been developed to help people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
EMDR can help reduce feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and anxiety, leading, to improved self-esteem, greater emotional stability, and better overall mental health and wellbeing: https://orlo.uk/hUfMI

Providing excellent care to our patients is at the heart of what we do.
Anthony was referred to TALKWORKS after speaking to his GP. Through regular therapy and support from his clinician, he was able to make helpful changes and get back to doing the things he used to enjoy: https://orlo.uk/2gpTA

Our phone lines are closed today for Bank Holiday, but will be back open again tomorrow as normal. If you have a question about our service or would like to refer yourself for support, please visit our website: https://orlo.uk/G5pWk

If you are in a crisis or need urgent mental health support this Bank Holiday weekend, please call 111 and select the 'Mental Health' option. You will then be put through to Devon Partnership NHS Trust's First Response service, available 365 days a year, 7 days a week: https://orlo.uk/VOiyq

When welcoming a child, some parents experience the 'baby blues' where they can feel sad or sometimes tearful. If this persists beyond the first couple of weeks, it could be a sign of post-natal depression.
Post-natal depression can affect both mums and dads of all ages, but help is available if you are struggling: https://orlo.uk/t5ASr

Once you have self-referred to TALKWORKS, or your GP has made a referral on your behalf, we will contact you within five working days to arrange your appointment.

We aim to see all of our referrals for an initial assessment within 6 weeks, however, our current waiting times are much shorter. If you would like to refer yourself for support, you can call our team on 0300 555 3344 (our phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am – 4:45pm) or complete our online self-referral form on our website: https://orlo.uk/SkQvg

Did you know that we have a number of trained mindfulness practitioners here at TALKWORKS? Our team can teach you more about mindfulness and how to apply the benefits of it to your everyday life: https://orlo.uk/y8xJQ

Talking about how we are feeling can help us to feel less alone. Check in with someone you care about this weekend to let them know you are there: https://orlo.uk/5QijF

If you, or someone you love, is struggling, please don't wait until hitting 'rock bottom' before getting help. TALKWORKS is a free-to-access NHS talking therapies service, open to adults across Devon (outside Plymouth). Find out more about how we can help on our website: https://orlo.uk/UVIYm

Lots of us live with a phobia that we try our best to manage. Some common phobias include fear of:
- Animals
- Going outside
- Driving
- Flying
If you have a phobia and it's impacting your day-to-day life, TALKWORKS is here for you: https://orlo.uk/y6Cut

Get your week off to a good start by signing up to one of our wellbeing workshops. We've got a range of workshops available, including tips for getting a better night's sleep, practising mindfulness and support for menopause. View the full selection on our website and call 0300 555 3344 to book your place: https://orlo.uk/Nl6vr

As we get older we may start to become more anxious about our physical health. If you, or someone you love, is experiencing worry, sleep difficulties or feeling overwhelmed, help is available through TALKWORKS: https://orlo.uk/e4A5R

A question that we often get asked is how much does it cost for therapy.
You do not need to pay for therapy with TALKWORKS.
We are an NHS service and all of our treatment and support is available free of charge to adults across Devon (outside Plymouth which is covered by Plymouth Options). Find out more about how we can help on our website: https://orlo.uk/5DoQ1

TALKWORKS is a free to access NHS Talking Therapies service, open to adults across Devon (outside Plymouth) experiencing a common mental health problem, such as low mood, worry, stress or sleep difficulties.
We are not a crisis or emergency service. If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis you can call 111 and select the mental health option. This service is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is available to people of all ages: https://orlo.uk/7iSXT

Thank you to Claire, who shared some lovely feedback around our 'TALKWORKS for Menopause' course. Our August group is fully booked, but spaces are available for our September menopause course.
If you would like to find out more information around this, please visit our website: https://orlo.uk/CwjIL or call our team on 0300 555 3344 to book your free place.

TALKWORKS can support adults across Devon (outside Plymouth) who are acting as carers to their loved ones. If you are a carer and are experiencing stress, worry or sleep difficulties as a result of your caring responsibilities, help is available: https://orlo.uk/61roG

We spoke to High Intensity therapist Eve, from our Exeter team, about why she enjoys getting out and about on her bike: "Cycling is a great way for me to have some time to decompress before and after work. It also means after a busy day, I have managed to fit in some movement and that helps a lot when things get busy."
Read our blog to find out more about why cycling and other forms of exercise are so good for your mental and physical wellbeing: https://orlo.uk/Cq3rh