Coping With Depression
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About this event
Depression is the “common flu” of mental health. It is a mood disorder characterized by persistently low mood and a feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function in their daily life.
How do we differentiate one having Depression from one being sad? Is Depression genetic? What exactly is Depression then?
Come and learn more about Depression and how you or your loved ones can seek professional help.
In this seminar, participants will learn about:
- What is Depression
- The difference between Depression and Sadness
- What is Persistent Mood Disorder
- The various treatment plans for Depression, Sadness, and Persistent Mood Disorder
- How can counselling help you and your loved ones
- How to seek professional help
This seminar is suited for general public with no knowledge on psychology or mental health. We welcome any professionals or students in this field to come forward and share their knowledge.
Organizer The Lion Mind
Organizer of Coping With Depression
The Lion Mind is a non-profit organisation (NPO). It’s three aims are
(1) to strengthen an individual’s positive mind and coping mechanism
(2) to provide the platform for practicing clinicians to gain the necessary competencies in providing clinical care
(3) and to outreach to the public on the importance of a healthy mind
The Lion Mind is a corporate member of the Association of Psychotherapists And Counsellors (Singapore) (APACS). This enables us to bring the highest standard of clinical care to our clients, and to provide quality community outreach and education to the general public.