Community education seminars

The INSIGHT Schools Program

Professionally trained presenters with first hand experience to help students to better understand mental illness.

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We deliver a range of education seminars on mood disorders, wellbeing and related topics in NSW. Presentations include:

Understanding Mood Disorders and Resilience

This presentation provides an overview of the history and services of the Black Dog Institute and information on identifying the symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder. It includes general information on causes of mood disorders, when and where to seek help and wellbeing tips. This module is ideal for providing a quality introduction to the subject of mood disorders. The desired outcome is that people will be better informed, better equipped to identify warning signs and feel more comfortable seeking help and communicating more openly and honestly. (45 minutes presentation. Fees apply.)
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Navigating Teenage Depression (for staff, parents/student forums)

Onset of mood disorders is typically in mid-to-late adolescence and this presentation helps people identify early warning signs, with a focus on the importance of early intervention. Navigating Teenage Depression also looks at mental health problems within the context of normal teenage development and associated pressures. The presentation offers practical strategies for communicating with someone who you are concerned about, when and where to go for help, and strategies for building resilience. (1hr presentation. Fees apply.)
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Interested in Becoming a Volunteer Community Presenter?

Our Community Presenters are passionate about increasing understanding of mood disorders to encourage empathy, help seeking and offer hope in their own community. Community Presenters are trained to deliver the Institute’s Understanding Mood Disorders and Resilience presentation.  Click here for Community Presenter brochure [PDF, 423KB]       

Community Presenter intake and training dates:

• 30 & 31 Aug (Randwick, Sydney)
  Applications open: 9 July – 3 August

Lunchtime seminars

Held monthly at the Black Dog Institute in Randwick, these free seminars will help you understand more about mood disorders and wellbeing.
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More information and booking form

To enquire about a booking a community education program in your local community, please complete the booking form (fees may apply).

Alternatively contact:
Kate Hille on kate.hille@blackdog.org.au or 02 9382 2998