Partners In Depression
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| Click on the photo above to watch the 'Weekend Sunrise' interview with Program Patron, Mrs Lucy Brogden. |
What is Partners in Depression?
Partners in Depression is an education and support group program for people who love, live with or support someone experiencing depression. The program is delivered by two trained facilitators in community settings around Australia. Facilitators come from the public, private and non-government sectors.
The program is based on the current evidence in this field. It is run over a six-week period (2 hours per week) and explores the following topics:
| - What is depression? |
| - Treatments for depression |
| - Suicidality and self-harm |
| - Communication strategies |
| - The support role |
| - Importance of self-care |
Why do we need programs like Partners in Depression?
- Depression affects over 1 million Australians every year.
- Family and friends provide the majority of day to day care and support to these Australians experiencing depression.
- People who care for and support a person with depression report feeling isolated, having difficulties interacting with the health system and experiencing confusion about how best to support the person they care for.
- They also experience significant psychological distress and are at risk of developing mental illness themselves.
Partners in Depression provides people with the information and tools to better support the person in their life with depression and themselves
How do I register to attend a Partners in Depression group program?
| INDIVIDUALS |
I want to find and register for a group running in my local area ⇒ Find a Partners in Depression Group |
| I want to request if a group could be run in my local area ⇒ Contact Us |
| ORGANISATIONS |
I want to request if a group/s could be run in my workplace for employees and/or their families ⇒ Contact Us |
| OTHER |
I want to find out more information ⇒ FAQ's |