Do you belong to a community group that would like a free speaker for one of your meetings on Depression and Bipolar Disorder (Mood Disorders 101)?
Anne is a Volunteer Speaker for the Black Dog Institute.
BDI’s Community Education Programs are offered free of charge across Metro NSW and are
suitable for general audiences (with, or without, a mood disorder) and can be delivered in
workplaces, seminars, support groups or other community settings.
Black Dog Institute delivers a range of education seminars on mood disorders, wellbeing and related topics in NSW.
Presentations include:
Understanding Mood Disorders and Resilience
45 minute presentation.
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.
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Navigating Teenage Depression (for staff, parents/student forums)
1hr presentation. Fees apply.
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.
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For more information about ‘Mood Disorders 101’ and other programs,
click here to download a flyer (PDF, 308KB).
To make a booking, please complete BDI's
expression of interest form (PDF, 113KB).
For more information on Anne’s role as a Volunteer Speaker for BDI,
click here.
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