Whelehans pharmacy depression information evening on august 6th
If you are feeling low or down, do not be ashamed to ask for help, there is absolutely no shame in asking for help. It may be depression or maybe not, however if you don’t ask, you’ll never know.
Don’t ignore the facts
Recognising, acknowledging and then seeking help is a sign of strength. So, think of it this way…. “It’s OK to be not OK and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help”. Ignoring facts about depression makes us more prone and less likely to seek help. With this in mind, Whelehans are holding an information evening on depression and mental health on Thursday August 6th at 7pm in the Greville Arms Hotel in Mullingar. The line up of speakers includes a clinical psychologist, a counsellor, a pharmacist and an expert on exercise and its role in mental health.
More about the speakers:
A Proactive Approach to Understanding and Coping with Depression
The keynote speaker will be Psychologist Dr Claire Hayes. Dr Hayes is Clinical Director of Aware and has over 30 years of treating people with depression and other mental illness and has a keen interest in Cognitive Behavioural Techniques. Discussing the night, Dr Hayes says “I see this talk as being of benefit for people who experience depression as well as for people who love and support them.
I will giving a very practical talk and will cover what depression is, how it can impact on an individual, a family and society and most importantly what we can do to help ourselves and others cope with it”.
Maurice Looby
Fitness and exercise expert Maurice Looby will discuss the benefits of exercise to our self-esteem and its role in preventing and fighting depression and anxiety.
Maurice studied sports psychology and physiology in University. After a brief spell as a lecturing, Maurice worked for 5 years in the Occupational Therapy Department of St Patrick’s Psychiatric Hospital as Sport and Recreation Co-ordinator. This involved delivering exercise programmes to a variety of patients in rehab as well as monthly patient/staff lectures.
Under the banner of Maurice Looby Fitness, Maurice is currently training in excess of 200 people to run from couch to 5k right up to full marathon and ultra-marathon distances. Maurice also gives strength and conditioning classes and is a fitness trainer for local GAA clubs. Maurice has run over 20 marathons and several ultra-marathons.
New Beginnings
Tom Moran of New Beginnings Counselling Ltd in Westmeath will give an insight into how counselling can be invaluable in helping you through depression. Tom and Christine Moran of New Beginnings have over seventeen years of experience working with people who are dealing with life's difficulties and struggling on a physical mental emotional and spiritual level. Tom explains “Our core belief is that counselling can support and help people in distress. We view the client- therapist relationship and the increased self-awareness of the client as central to the healing process".
Pharmacist perspective
Pharmacist Eamonn Brady of Whelehans Pharmacy completes the line-up of speakers and will discuss the role of medication in depression. With a community pharmacy background, Eamonn bought Whelehans Pharmacy in Mullingar in 2005 after working there for the previous three years. Eamonn is heavily involved in health education holding health talks for numerous community and voluntary organisations in Westmeath.
Eamonn undertakes nurse and carer training programmes for nursing homes and HSE groups in the midlands.
Want to learn more?
Our talk will be in the Greville Arms Hotel on Thursday August 6th at 7pm, is free to attend and all are welcome. The night will be of benefit both to individuals experiencing depression and concerned family/friends. Summary of speakers are:-
-Exercise and fitness expert Maurice Looby of Maurice Looby Fitness
-Counsellor Tom Moran of New Beginnings Counselling in Westmeath
-Pharmacist Eamonn Brady from Whelehans Pharmacy, Mullingar
-Clinical Psychologist Dr Claire Hayes, Clinical Director of Aware
You can turn up on the night or book your place in advance by calling Whelehans Pharmacy at 04493 34591.
Are you feeling low? Your GP should be your first port of call and can offer you support and advice on treatment options. For more support and advice on depression contact AWARE at 1890 303 302 (365 days a year – 10am-10pm), E-mail supportmail@aware.ie. Both are available to individuals experiencing depression and concerned family/friends. Check www.aware.ie for more information