Estimating the effectiveness of an enhanced 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' (IAPT) service addressing the wider determinants of mental health: a real-world evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Addressing the wider determinants of mental health alongside psychological therapy could improve mental health service outcomes and population mental health.

Objectives

To estimate the effectiveness of an enhanced 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' (IAPT) mental health service compared with traditional IAPT in England. Alongside traditional therapy treatment, the enhanced service included well-being support and community service links.

Design

A real-world evaluation using IAPT's electronic health records.

Setting

Three National Health Service IAPT services in England.

Participants

Data from 17 642 service users classified as having a case of depression and/or anxiety at baseline.

Intervention

We compared the enhanced IAPT ser

SUBMITTER: Porter A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10828880 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature