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The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme is based upon the commitments the Government made in their General Election manifesto 2005. The programme was launched in May 2007. It aims to investigate ways to improve the availability of psychological therapies, especially relating to people with depression or anxiety disorders. It also aims to promote a more person-centred approach to therapy.
The effectiveness of psychological therapy in the NHS is considered by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). One of the treatments they recommend is Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This treatment was developed from the idea that the way an individual feels is related to the thoughts and belief systems held, and by the individual's behaviour. On the whole, CBT is the preferred method of therapy in the IAPT programme.
Update:
The Department of Health have created a rebuttal to the Observer article "Flagship Mental Health Scheme Faces Cutbacks":
Script for Specific Responses Relating to the Content of the Observer Article
More information is available on the Department of Health website.
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