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9th DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING 15/10/2019
Peer support Groups are comprised of individuals who share a common disorder. These types of groups are focused on providing mentoring,emotional,social support,information,education and practical help to each other.
Ninth meeting of Green Ribbon Group Peer Support Group for Persons with Depression and Bipolar disorder was held on 15th October 2019 at Rajah Community Hall. The meeting started with the welcome note by Peer support group facilitator Mr.Sh teacher and Mrs.Bee presented the minutes of previous meeting followed by opening remarks by Dr.N.Pfizer.
Our Managing Trustee,Mr.A.Abdul Aleem released an attractive Brochure depicting
“MEMORY LOSS IN BIPOLAR”
The main high light of the programme was personal sharing of illness experience & recovery, wherein many patients came forward to share their journey with the disorder they go through and the treatment aspect.
Motivational speech on “Overcoming Emotional Obstacles & Stigma of Depression & Bipolar” by our Chief Guest Mr.Raghunandhan (Counsellor,Hypotherapist).He mainly focused on simple techniques to overcome depression.He also engaged the participants in group activity to motivate them.
There was a special session for the participants on “Depression in Newgen” by Dr.N.Pfizer .He mainly highlighted on depression in todays youth and their view in combating the same. He explained about the new methods of medications to treat bipolar and also about the devices used in treatment.
All the participants were served tea & snacks. 122 attendees were present for the meeting.
The next Green Ribbon Bipolar/Depression peer support meeting is scheduled in the month of January 2019.
