Available on the Learning Hub
This programme is available on the NHS Learning Hub. We recommend you read the information on this webpage to find out more about the programme before you access the learning (https://learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/Talking-therapies-for-depression)
More information about the Learning Hub and the migration of elfh programmes can be found here.
About the Intellectual Disability and Depression: Talking Therapies programme
Depression is just as common a problem amongst people with an intellectual disability as it is in the general population, with a point prevalence of about 5% [1]. However, people with intellectual disabilities and depression can have difficulty getting access to the talking therapies they need. For this reason, the NICE guidance produced in 2016 outlined that existing, effective therapies should be adapted for people with intellectual disabilities.
This programme introduces two therapies that have been adapted and carefully tested in recent research – Behavioural Activation and Guided Self-help. The elearning sessions are aimed at health and social care professionals with experience of delivering psychological therapies to people with intellectual disabilities.
The programme has been developed at the University of Glasgow in collaboration with the University of Warwick, Lancaster University, Bangor University and Health Education England.
Each session should take approximately one hour to complete. The session uses a number of approaches, including films of the therapies, to give the learner background information about the adapted behavioural activation therapy called ‘BeatIt’ and an adapted, guided self-help intervention called ‘StepUp’. The learner will also learn the preparations they need to make for delivering the therapies, along with knowledge of some of the main issues that can arise when delivering therapy.
When completing the programme, the learner can download the ‘BeatIt’ and ‘StepUp’ manuals and materials. It is hoped that with appropriate supervision and continuing professional support, those who complete the modules will go on to gain the skills and confidence to deliver the interventions as part of their routine practice.
Meet the team
Andrew Jahoda
Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Craig Melville
Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Sally-Ann Cooper
Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Chris Williams
Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Richard Hastings
Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research, University of Warwick
Chris Hatton
Centre for Disability Research, Lancaster University
Dave Dagnan
Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Lancaster University
Robert Jones
School of Psychology, Bangor University
How to access
To access this elfh programme, you will require a Learning Hub account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below. Note that if you hold a full elfh account, you can sign into the Learning Hub using your existing login credentials.
To view the Talking therapies for depression programme, select the View button below. If you already have a Learning Hub account, you will also be able to login and access the resources within the programme.
NHS healthcare staff in England – ESR
The Talking therapies for depression programme is also available to NHS healthcare staff via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). Accessing this e-learning via ESR means that your completions will transfer with you throughout your NHS career.
Further details are available here.
Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access to the Learning Hub, you may be able to access the service if you have an existing OpenAthens account. Please go to Learning Hub and sign in with your existing credentials.
If you do not have an existing OpenAthens account, please contact elfh directly to check whether you may be eligible for access.
Registering large numbers of users
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Talking therapies for depression programme, please contact elfh directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
For HR departments wanting to know more about gaining access to courses using an existing Learning Management System please contact elfh directly to express interest.
More information
Please select the following link for more information on how to use the Learning Hub