Clarity - Clearer Thinking

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		ABC Awards ABC Awards provide national accreditation to training programme partnership with The Royal Forest of Dean College. ABC Awards is one of the largest vocational awarding bodies in the United Kingdom with an established reputation for quality. ABC is recognised by the regulatory bodies as an awarding body whose qualifications meet the criteria applied by QCA (Qualifications Curriculum Authority). www.abcawards.co.uk
		Aimhigher Clarity have been awarded a national pilot programme to develop CBT tools for Outreach Workers to use with 13-19 year olds. It is a unique opportunity to test CBT tools and techniques to improve self confidence and self-esteem in young people. www.aimhigherwm.org
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		Department of Health Provides health and social care policy, guidance and publications. www.dh.gov.uk
		Clinical Excellence (NICE) NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. www.nice.org.uk
		National Institute for Health Health Information website contains info about conditions, treatments and services for all types of conditions. Get answers to hundreds of common health questions and find the location of a GP, Dentist, Optician or Pharmacy near you. www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk


	Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is now the recommended treatment for Depression and Anxiety disorders BEFORE anti-depressants, as stated by the National Health Service, National Institute for Clinical Excellence and the Department of Health.
	The Royal College of Psychiatrists
	British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies
	The Guardian


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