Steps2wellbeing service more accessible

A free NHS mental health support service has launched a newlook website which makes accessing help simpler than ever.

Steps2Wellbeing provides talking therapies, online courses and guided self-help for Dorset residents who are feeling down, stressed or worried. It also helps people who are having problems at work or living with a long-term health condition to improve their mental wellbeing.

The new website includes a ‘How we can help’ section that simply and clearly explains who Steps2Wellbeing is for, what treatment it can offer and how to complete a self-referral form.

Visitors can also use Wysa, a digital assistant that guides people through the online referral process as well as providing useful resources and advice before treatment begins.

And the site features short, informative videos that answer commonly asked questions about mental wellbeing and what the Dorset HealthCare-run service can do to help.

The videos cover topics like What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? and How can Steps2Wellbeing help if I have a long-term health condition? These videos, and more, are also available on the Steps2Wellbeing YouTube channel.

Joel Hooper, Steps2Wellbeing Business Manager, said: ‘This website has been designed to be easy for everyone to use and help people find the information they need quickly.