AQW 2317/11-15

Mr Stewart Dickson
Alliance Party
East Antrim

Tabled Date: 21/09/2011
Answered On Date: 27/09/2011
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action his Department is taking to reduce the number of people with mood and anxiety disorders in the East Antrim area.

Answer:

Most people with mood and anxiety disorders are seen by Primary Care who have access to services such as computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), anxiety management groups and counselling services.

Within Northern Trust Mental Health Services, there are 8 Community Mental Health Teams for adults, 6 Community teams for older people with mental health problems, a CBT service and a psychology service. These teams all provide services for mood and anxiety disorders as part of the Trust’s overall mental health services.

Work is also being done to reduce the number of people with mood and anxiety disorder through the Public Health Agency, such as through the Protect Life Strategy work and Community Development projects promoting good mental health..