beyond maturityblues
Raising Anxiety and Depression Awareness in Older People
beyond maturityblues is a joint project with beyondblue: the national depression initiative. It's aim is to raise awareness and promote understanding of anxiety and depression in older Australians. The free information session is focussed on learning about anxiety and depression, ways to identify and prevent anxiety and depression, how to support those with anxiety and depression and what you can do to stay mentally healthy.
Key Messages are:
Anxiety and depression are not a normal part of ageing
Anxiety and depression are health problems, not weaknesses
Anxiety and depression are treatable illnesses
Information and support is available
The session is also available in Italian.
To book a 'beyond maturityblues - anxiety and depression in older people' information session for your group, please contact Jane Newsome or Marlene Robins on 93212133
For more information on seniors and depression, visit the beyondblue website.