Researchers have rarely explored the long-term outcomes of CBT for people with mental health conditions (such as depression and anxiety) that are accompanied by physical health conditions, such as Crohn's disease, chronic pain, and arthritis.

The aim of this research is to find out about the experiences of people who have completed a course of CBT for these types of conditions.

The research questions are:

1. How have adults with physical health conditions experienced CBT in the long-term (12 months or more post therapy)?

2. What elements of treatment have adults with physical health conditions deemed to be responsible for change, or lack thereof?

3. To what extent have the recommended adaptations to CBT played a part in the progress of individuals with physical health conditions?

4. What are the main areas in which individuals with physical health conditions have been able to maintain their progress (if applicable)?

Who is eligible to sign up for your project (e.g., people with Crohn's or Colitis, age, gender, ethnicity, any other details related to their diagnosis)?

This research is looking to recruit individuals who:

• Are aged 18+ with one or more physical health condition that has persisted for at least three months
• Have received a series of at least six one-to-one CBT sessions in an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) or NHS Talking Therapies Service
• Completed their series of therapy at least 12 months ago (and are not currently receiving any other psychological treatment) and are keen to share with us their experience.

As this research is looking to explore experiences from individuals who have received CBT in primary care settings (IAPT/NHS Talking Therapies Services), examples of conditions that are classified as a physical health condition in such settings include (but are not limited to):

• Crohn's disease
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Chronic pain syndrome
• Complex regional pain syndrome

To help answer the research questions, rhe researchers will be asking participants to take part in a one-off one-to-one interview, either via telephone or Microsoft Teams depending on the preference of the participant.

By entering your details, you are not committing to take part, but your contact details will be forwarded to the researcher who will get in touch with you directly with more information. You will have the opportunity to change your mind at any time.