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6 Oct 2007
10am – 4pm
Raffles Education Corp
99 Beach Road
For public
World Mental Health Day Celebration @ Nanyang Technological University
9 Oct 2007
1pm – 2pm
NTU
For staff and students
World Mental Health Day Celebration @ National University of Singapore
8 - 12 Oct 2007
9am – 5pm
NUS
For staff and students
Extracted from
http://www.silverribbonsingapore.com/news.htm
Event Public Forum: No More Fears
Date 6 Oct (Sat) 2007
Time 2 - 5pm
Venue Sheraton Towers Hotel
Details
The forum will identify symptoms of anxiety disorders, including panic, phobia and obsession, and how these disorders can be prevented and treated.
Highlights include:
Living with Fear - Anxiety & Panic Disorder
Phobia & Obsession
Children with Fears
Coping with Exam Fears
Medications - Sedatives & Sleeping Pills
Psychological Therapies
Click for more below
http://www.nuh.com.sg/events/eventsforPublic/files/No%20More%20Fears.pdf
or go to
http://www.nuh.com.sg/events/eventsforPublic/events_calendarOfEvents.htm
Suicide Awareness Week 2007 Workshops Conducted by SOS
Suicide Awareness Week 2007 Workshops Conducted by SOS
Suicide Prevention is Everybody's Business
Date : 22 September (Saturday)
Time/Venue : 2:00pm to 4:30pm, York Hotel
A 2-hr awareness talk and forum open to members of the public, including your organisation's staff and volunteers, even friends and family. Guest speakers include Singapore's local suicidologist Dr Chia Boon Hock and Dr Alex Su, Consultant Psychiatrist from the Institute of Mental Health.
Suicide Intervention Workshop
Date : 25 & 26 September (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Time/Venue : 9am to 5pm on both days at SOS
A 2-day skills-based workshop suitable for professional counsellors and social workers working with clients who may be at risk of suicide. This workshops is conducted by senior SOS staff.
Working with Survivors on Suicide Grief
date : 28 September (Friday)
Time/Venue : 9am to 12pm at SOS
A 3-hr workshop suitable for professional counsellors and social workesr working with clients who have lost a loved one to suicide. this workshop is conducted by senior SOS staff.
Surviving and Beyond
Date : 29 September (Saturday)
Time/Venue : 2:30pm to 4:30pm, at SOS
A 2-hr talk and forum for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Prior registration is required through telephone.
For enquires, please contact us at telephone 6221-2122
Location of SOS :
Samaritans of Singapore
Blk 10 Cantonment Close #01-01
Singapore 080010
Phone : 6221 2122
Fax : 6220 7758
Email : samlink@samaritans.org.sg
Stamp Out Stigma Mental Health Carnival
Stamp Out Stigma Mental Health Carnival
Stamp Out Stigma Mental Health Carnival
29 July 2007
12pm to 7pm
Youth Park
Guest of Honour ¨ Mr Yeo Guat Kwang, MP for Aljunied
Free Admission
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) workshop
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) workshop
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
“I can’t stop checking, washing…!”
Date: 8 September 2007, Saturday
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: Auditorium, Training Centre, Level 1, Changi General Hospital
Reg. Fee: $4.00
Pls refer to the below url for more details and how to register
http://www.cgh.com.sg/news/forum.asp
Mental Health Workshops Organised by SAMH
Mental Health Workshops Organised by SAMH
Mental Health Workshops for Persons Affected by Mental Illness & Their Caregivers.
Illness Management & Recovery Program (IMR)
A 10-session workshop (2-hour weekly) to equip persons diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar or depression with knowledge & skills in management of their illness.
Topics & Dates for IMR (7.00 to 9.00pm)
1. Recovery Strategies
2. Practical Facts about the 3 Major Mental Illnesses
3. Stress-vulnerability Model and Intervention Strategies
4. Overcoming Stigma & Discrimination
5. Building Social Suppport
6. Using Medication Effectively
7. Reducing Relapses
8. Coping with Stress
9. Coping with Problems and Symptoms
10. Getting Your Needs Met in the Mental Health System
Dates (3rd run)
Jun 25th
Jul 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Aug 13th, 20th, 27th
Sept 10th, 17th
4th run
Sept 24th
Oct 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
12th, 19th, 26th Nov
Dec 10th, 17th
Eligibility Criteria
* Must be diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar or depression and in a stable condition.
* Able to attend all 10 sessions & complete the whole course.
Fees : One time registration fee of $10.00
Family Link Program (FLP - English version)
A 9-session workshop (2-hour weekly) to equip caregivers with knowledge & skills in supporting their loved one affected by schizophrenia, bi-polar and depression
Topics & Dates for FLP (7.00pm to 9.00pm)
1. Introduction to Family Link Program
2. Understanding Schizophrenia, Bipolar & depression
3. Practical Drug Guide & Management
4. Effective communication with person with mental illness
5. Handling Crisis & Suicide Prevention
6. Treating Yourself Good
7. Understanding Mental Health Services
8. Your rights and advocacy skills
9. Reviews & assessment
(Mandarin Class)
Jun 21st
Jul 5th, 12th, 19th
Aug 2nd, 16th, 23rd
Sep 6th, 13th
(English Class)
Sep 20th
Oct 4th, 11th, 18th
Nov 1st 15th, 22nd
Dec 6th, 13th
Eligibility Criteria
& Must be caring for a loved one diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar or depression.
* Able to attend all 9 sessions & complete the whole course
Fees : By Donation only.
How to join?
If you meet the eligibility criteria, please phone 1800-283 7019 (Mon-Fri 9am-1pm & 2-6pm)
Registration is on a first-come-first served basis.
Organised by SAMH (Singapore Association for Mental Health)
Hear Me Out @ Queenstown Community Library
Hear Me Out @ Queenstown Community Library
Organised by Silver Ribbon Singapore
Hear Me Out @ Queenstown Community Library
23 June 2007
3pm - 4pm
For ALL
Off Centre Post Event Talk – About Schizophrenia
Off Centre Post Event Talk – About Schizophrenia
Off Centre Post Event Talk – About Schizophrenia
22 May 2007
Institute of Mental Health
Lecture Hall
Free Admission
*First-come-first serve basis.
To register at info@silverribbonsingapore.com
Off Centre
Off Centre
9, 12 – 13, 16 – 20 May 2007, 3pm
9 – 12 May, 18 – 19 May 2007, 8pm
$30 | $21* (Excludes $2 SISTIC ticketing fee)
* Concessions for students, NSF & senior citizens
Get your tickets from 1 Mar 2007 at all SISTIC authorised agents,
online at www.sistic.com or via the SISTIC hotline at 6348 5555.
Last updated : 24th Aug 2007
