NHS | Limbic

Demand for talk therapy is increasing. But the supply of clinicians is not.

The result is an intractable workforce supply problem.

Clinicians and patients in talk therapy in the UK

Graph indicating the Amount of psychologists and patients in talk therapy in the UK

Services are overburdened

Mental health services are massively overburdened, which can often lead to long wait times, lower clinical outcomes, and poor service user satisfaction scores.

Patient referrals to NHS Talking Therapies are increasing rapidly

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a parallel outbreak of depression and anxiety, which care providers must manage appropriately. The Royal College of Psychiatrists warn of a “tsunami” of mental illness. The health and technology industries must meet this challenge together.

UK Adults showing anxiety or depression symptions

Existing solutions are outdated

Existing digital solutions are inflexible and have low engagement rates. They claim the title of ‘digital therapeutic’, but ultimately, they are no substitute for the skills of a human therapist.

The solution

Limbic is an A.I. assistant for patients and clinicians throughout the care pathway. Limbic Access assists self-referrals and drives service efficiencies around clinical assessment. Our mobile apps then support, encourage, and personalise the full care pathway - throughout treatment and beyond recovery. Limbic exists to augment and amplify the impact of mental health services. We give therapists superpowers.

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