Daily news from ANXIETY UK http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:58:42 GMT FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/images/npslogo.gif http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php Feed provided by ANXIETY UK. Click to visit. http://www.leadinglight.org.uk The event marks the beginning of the end of the suffering from social anxiety disorder, and to bring the fun back into social situations. There will be many workshops on the day including laughter therapy, the fun revolution, NLP confidence building, Massage, Chill out room with Shiatsu massage and fresh juice, Dr.Colin Barron will give a talk on the use of TFT for Social Anxiety Disorder and an introduction to Thought Field Therapy. Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre 255 Harrow Road London W2 5EZ Saturday 22nd November 2008 9:30am - 5:30pm £10 advanced booking, £12 on the day. I am an ex sufferer who feels inspired to help others overcome this disorder, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I want to bring back the fun in social situations for you all. The event will be a conference style event with various workshops, but with added fun. You will be in a safe, non-judgmental environment and you will not be made to do anything you don't want to do. But believe me when I say this, the bigger the challenge the bigger the breakthrough you will have Please have a look on http://www.leadinglight.org.uk tickets are available to buy online It's going to be a fun day, you will leave feeling inspired and fully self expressed Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#16 http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/HelpTheEmets/ An Emeotphobia sufferer has set up a petition on the 10 downing street website to ask for greater numbers of and more varied treatments for this debilitating condition. To sign up go to http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/HelpTheEmets/ We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Help with the phobia-Emetophobia, the fear of vomiting. To provide free treatments, strong anti-emetics when necessary and create more awareness regarding this distressing and inhibiting phobia. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#17 http://psychology.iop.kcl.ac.uk/cadat/NCG/default.aspx). The National Commissioning Group of the Department of Health has established a national treatment service for people with OCD who have either not benefited from previous treatments or suffered setbacks after treatment. Treatment will be delivered by highly expert specialists in OCD. The treatment centres involved in this service include: The Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma at the Maudsley Hospital (an adult outpatient service directed by Professor Paul Salkovskis - Anxiety UK Patron). The Anxiety Disorder Residential Unit at the Bethlem Hospital (a residential unit directed by Dr David Veale). The Child and Adolescent OCD Service at the Maudsley Hospital (directed by Dr Isobel Heyman). St Georges Hospital (directed by Dr Lynne Drummond). The Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (predominantly for medication directed by Professor Naomi Fineberg). To be eligible for treatment under this service, the OCD must be severe, the person must have completed two or more sets of CBT, and had adequate trials of appropriate medication. The advantages of this service include a minimal waiting list for treatment, and the fact that local services (e.g. Community Mental Health Teams) have to make a referral but don't have to fund the treatment (which is funded on a national basis). For more information about the service offered at the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma, London please visit the website: http://psychology.iop.kcl.ac.uk/cadat/NCG/default.aspx Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#15 http://www.ocduk.org/pdf/conference2008.pdf OCD UK have invited Anxiety UK members to attend their annual conference at a discounted amount (£25 reduced to £20, then £10 for each partner/family member, i.e. £30 for two people). They are also interested in anyone who is willing to contribute poetry, music or dance to the festival. Just contact them on 0845 120 3778 or go to http://www.ocduk.org/pdf/conference2008.pdf for the conference details Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#14 http://www.ocdconference.org.uk OCD Action have approached ANXIETY UK as a supporter of their annual OCD conference that will run on the 22nd NOV. For more details please call the helpline on 08444 775 774 or contact OCD Action via their website on www.ocdconference.org.uk Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#13 http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/pressreleases.php Marcus Trescothick joins ANXIETY UK to bring anxiety disorders out of the shadows On the day his autobiography is released describing his experiences of anxiety and depression, Marcus Trescothick has joined ANXIETY UK, the UK's largest anxiety disorders charity, to raise awareness of these serious conditions. "People often don't understand how debilitating anxiety disorders can be, and the devastating effect that they have on the lives of sufferers and their families," said Marcus. "I am joining with ANXIETY UK to reduce the stigma attached to these conditions, so others don't have to feel the shame and embarrassment that I did. There are many treatments and therapies which can help, and I would advise other sufferers to get help sooner rather than later." ANXIETY UK has today commended Marcus Trescothick's bravery and openness in telling the moving story of his struggles with anxiety, but has expressed concern that once again depression is overshadowing anxiety in the coverage of his experiences. "A large part of ANXIETY UK's work is raising awareness of anxiety disorders, and we often struggle because anxiety disorders remain in the shadow of depression," said Nicky Lidbetter, CEO of ANXIETY UK. "In reality people often suffer from anxiety as their primary condition, which leads to depression. Who wouldn't become depressed if they were faced with living with high levels of anxiety and fear every day?" The experiences described by Marcus Trescothick involve symptoms of panic disorder, separation anxiety, health anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder - and these are all anxiety disorders which can be effectively treated with a range of therapies, if diagnosed correctly. Nicky Lidbetter continues. "Anxiety disorders are distinct from depression, and require different treatment. It is worrying that in the coverage of these vivid personal experiences which involve so much anxiety, we still see depression is the word which makes it into the headlines. It is vital that people understand the nature of anxiety, so it can be effectively treated before developing into depression. We would recommend that anyone suffering with symptoms similar to those described by Trescothick should contact ANXIETY UK for advice, information and access to reduced cost therapy sessions." For more information about anxiety disorders and the treatment options available to sufferers go to www.anxietyuk.org.uk Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#12 http://www.phobics-society.org.uk/shop.php TELEPHONE CBT MASTERCLASS - Manchester 24 October 2008 The NPS is holding a one day workshop which will review the evidence for the use of telephone CBT and will provide a masterclass in its practical application. The workshop will be of particular relevance to NPS therapists already delivering therapy by phone, but also to those CBT practitioners who might consider working in this way in the future. Delivered by Professor Karina Lovell (University of Manchester) and Nicky Lidbetter (CEO, National Phobics Society), the workshop will provide a valuable insight into the research currently being undertaken in this area and delegates should leave the day with enhanced clinical skills in telephone based CBT intervention. To book your place on this workshop please visit our online shop Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#11 http://www.phobics-society.org.uk/condition_toiletphobia.php Following the success of the Toilet Phobia (TP) professional chat sessions, the NPS is happy to bring TP sufferers a new resource - summary sheets from the professional chats. See the Toilet Phobia webpages for more information. They consist of summaries of the advice and queries of TP sufferers that have attended the previous 3 professional chats on urology, cCBT and Clinical Hypnotherapy, and were joined by leading figures from each area of expertise. This advice may also be useful to sufferers of other conditions. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#10 http://www.trulyme.co.uk A great new website is looking for women to share their anxiety or phobia stories. www.trulyme.co.uk focuses on putting women first and building their self-esteem through sharing stories that will help others feel more positive. It's founder is passionate about reminding women how great they are and the site allows women to talk about different issues (including phobias) and read stories of others experiences. It also encourages you to spoil yourself (or your nicest friends) on the basis that you really deserve to treat yourself now and again. So, if you want to help other women and are a sucker for really beautiful, one-off treats or amazing experiences this site could be your latest feel-good find. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#9 http://www.phobics-society.org.uk/news.php As an EFT practitioner specialising in anxiety, I will be available to offer information about EFT and answer questions about how to use it for self-help. I hope to be able to provide some ideas for setup phrases as well as recommendations for working with different aspects of the problem. I am offering Thursday evenings once per month from 8-9pm beginning June 26th and 24th July, 28th August, 25th September, 23rd October, 20th November and 18th December. Marian EFT Practitioner Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#8 http://www.phobics-society.org.uk/shop.php NPS will be running the extremely popular self esteem and presentation skills workshops again this year in Manchester and London. The dates of the workshops are: Self esteem and Assertiveness Manchester- 12th July London- 20th September Presentation Skills and public Speaking Manchester 14th June London 8th November Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#3 http://www.phobics-society.org.uk/news.php NPS in conjunction with MacQuarie University (Sydney) are holding a series of one day training courses that will allow those with a background in CBT psychology or those with significant experience of working clinically with young people, to be equipped to deliver a structured CBT program for the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and young people. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/news.php#1