Resources mentioned in this webinar: • FESTIVAL acronym (how does depression affect us?) - www.aware.ie/information/depression • Relatives & Friends Programme - www.aware.ie/programmes/relatives-friends • Life Skills Programme - www.aware.ie/programmes/life-skills-group-programme Guest speakers: • Brid O’Meara, Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant Bríd is a registered psychiatric and general trained nurse (RPN, RGN), with a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and over three decades of experience working in mental health and wellbeing in Ireland. • Joe and Mary Parlon, dairy farmers in Offaly who share their lived experience of depression and supporting a loved one. Check out upcoming webinars from Aware - https://www.aware.ie/webinars ———————————– Aware is the national organisation providing support, education and information services for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and other mood related 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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supportmail@aware.ie (Answered within 24hrs) Education Programmes (https://www.aware.ie/programmes) Life Skills Group |
6 week programme Life Skills Online |
8 week programme Relatives & Friends Group |
4 week programme Life Skills for Schools |
4 week programme Wellness@Work |
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