This webinar looks at what are some helpful steps if we are experiencing depression, or think we might be? What kind of resources are available to us as learn to cope with our experience of depression? Who can we turn to? • Dr Keith Gaynor, Senior Clinical Psychologist • Dr Claire Hayes, Clinical Director at Aware & Consultant Clinical Psychologist Resources mentioned in this webinar: • Aware’s support services - https://www.aware.ie/support • Aware Webinar - Grief & Depression - https://www.aware.ie/webinars/exploring-grief-depression • Irish Hospice Foundation - https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub • Dr Keith Gaynor’s Coping During Covid-19 Workbook - https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/source/SJOG_CopingWithCovidWorkbookFeb21.pdf Aware Mental Health Week (4-10 Oct) takes place from Monday 4th October and concluding on World Mental Health Day, Sunday 10th October 2021. Find out more - https://www.aware.ie/mentalhealthweek This awareness campaign aims to increase understanding of depression, provide hope and empower people to reach out for support, along with providing clinical expertise to educate the public on the causes, course and consequences of depression. As part of the campaign, we are encouraging individuals (#IAmAware) and organisations (#WeAreAware) to share their own experiences and support for the campaign on social media with the appropriate hashtags. ———————————– Aware is the national organisation providing support, education and information services for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions and their loved ones. Information (https://www.aware.ie/information) Information on depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety along with tips for coping and supporting others. Free Support Services (https://www.aware.ie/support) Support Group & Self Care Groups |
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