Depression Aware Week, 20–27 May 2011

The Public Health Agency welcomes the second annual Depression Aware Week, 20–27 May 2011.

‘Changing Minds’ aims to change people’s minds about depression, raise public and political awareness of the condition, challenge myths and increase knowledge of the support services available to assist people to recover.

For information about Aware Defeat Depression or Depression Aware Week call 028 9032 1734 or visit the website www.aware-ni.org.uk where you can also find a copy of the programme of events, under ‘get involved’ and ‘campaigns’.

You can take part in Depression Aware Week, either by organising your own event or by attending an event in the programme, to show your support for the one in four people with depression in Northern Ireland.

Anyone who is concerned about depression should speak to their GP or other health professional. For more information visit www.mindingyourhead.info

If you or someone you are concerned about is in distress, call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000 for confidential support services and advice. This is a free helpline service available 24/7. You can also access their website at www.lifelinehelpline.info