Welcome to Depression Awareness Week™ 2008
21st to 26th April
Depression Awareness Week™ is a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of depression, and help us raise money to develop and improve the range of services we offer. The theme this year will be 'Employment'
Please give us your views - Contact emer@depressionalliance.org
BBC Radio Gloucester Interview
Steve Kitchen and Emer O'Neill (CEO Depression Alliance)
This show will be available online until Friday 25th April so watch it while you can. The interview is 11.00 minutes into the program.
Listen to the interview here
The Inside Story: The Impact of Depression on Daily Life
New report reveals the inside story on depression at work
People with depression are in need of more help and support from their employers and colleagues according to the results of new research revealed to coincide with Depression Awareness Week 2008 (21-26 April).
A new report, published by Depression Alliance and funded by Servier Laboratories Limited, reveals the majority (79%) of people diagnosed with depression in the UK feel disclosing their condition to colleagues would have a detrimental impact on them, and nearly a third (32%) believe they have been turned down for a job.
READ MORE - Download the Press Release (PDF):
The Inside Story - Press Release
READ MORE - Download the Report (PDF):
The Inside Story: The Impact of Depression on Daily Life
Please give us your views - Contact emer@depressionalliance.org.
Depression Awareness Week Event
The Value Of Non-Medical Interventions In The Treatment Of Depression
Admission is free but spaces are limited so please reserve your seat in advance.
Call 0845 1300 424 or e-mail: minan@igennus.com
Key note speakers
- Dr Liz Miller MB BS MRCS LRCP – Mood and Food
- Professor Chris Thompson MD FRCPsych – Work Opportunities for Depressed Patients
- Dr David Purves Consultant AFBPsS CSci C.Psychol – CBT
- Dr Diane Lefevre MB ChB FRCP FRCPsych – Psychotherapy and Nutrition
Venue: Restaurant at The Kings Fund, 11 Cavendish Square, London WC1
Date: Thursday 24th April 2008 5pm to 7:30pm
Sponsored by igennus
Download the Flyer (PDF): DAW 2008 Event Flyer
Get Involved with Depression Awareness Week™ 2008
Organise a fundraising event
We can make it easy for you to organise your own fundraising event: you can request a poster and a press release template to inform local people and press about your event by e-mailing us at publications@depressionalliance.org. The pack also includes a sponsorship form to make copies of and use to collect sponsorship money.
You can also set up your own online fundraising page through www.justgiving.com/depression/raisemoney/. Tell us when you've set your page up so we can tell other supporters who may sponsor you. Remember also to send us photos (digital if possible) and details of your event so that we can feature it on the website or in the newsletter. You can email us or contact the DA Office with details. Put up posters or organise an awareness day
Download our general information poster which we would like you to display in your local doctor's surgery, library, community centre or gym (don't forget to ask permission first!). Feel free to make copies if you wish. These posters will raise awareness of depression and inform people of our services. Download the poster (PDF) Share your story
If you would like to tell your story about your experiences and how you have overcome depression, please consider becoming a Depression Alliance Case Study Volunteer. We work with around fifty case study volunteers who share their experiences with local and national press, radio and television in order to raise awareness of depression and reduce the stigma attached to it.
Depression Alliance is the leading UK charity for people affected by depression.
We work to relieve and to prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services. We also campaign to raise awareness amongst the general public about the realities of depression. To find out more about us please click here.
Click here to join the Depression Alliance Supporter Scheme
This web site contains information about the symptoms of depression, treatments for depression, as well as research, publications, press office, campaigns, and local groups.
Book and software for sale!
Depression Awareness Week 2007
Last year we launched:
NOW WE'RE TALKING!
New research from Depression Alliance and SANE exposes considerable gaps in the care provided for people with depression. It shows there are shortcomings in the diagnosis and management of depression, resulting in inadequate long
term care.
READ MORE - Download the Press Release (PDF):
Now We're Talking! Press Release
READ MORE - Download the Report (PDF):
Now We're Talking! Report
Please give us your views - Contact emer@depressionalliance.org.
Tell us what you did in Depression Awareness week
Whether you were interested in organising an art exhibition, treasure hunt, dress up/down day, pogo race, dance-a-thon, sponsored walk, swim or swear box, please get it touch, we want to hear what you got up to!
May we take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in this year's event.
For full details and a sponsorship pack please email: support@depressionalliance.org
We need your Donations!
Depression Alliance depends on donations to continue its vital work. To show your support please CLICK HERE to Donate using our secure donation page.
Depression Alliance depends on donations to continue its vital work. To show your support please call or write to us.
Notices
- Please note, the Depression Alliance Penfriends scheme is currently undergoing a system of improvements and will be on hold for the next few weeks.
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Please note that the website www.depressionalliance.co.uk is not associated with Depression Alliance. Depression Alliance is a registered UK charity (1096741).
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