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Concern as a third of NHS mental health treatments shift online (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] Arbic 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As far as I can see it's a logistics issue. I don't even live in the UK but germany has the same issues (3-6 months wait for therapy). There are clearly not enough therapists and those apps offer at least some help for people who can't get a therapist right now. It's better than nothing I guess. But doctors really need to manage this well who gets what kind of treatment. If you have severe symptoms those apps do nothing for you and you need more intensive care.

[–] what_a_crappy_candle 2 points 1 year ago

Agreed, but it's also a money issue, as we have multiple mental health charities doing jobs that the NHS should be doing, but can't as the Tory government is cutting budgets everywhere