Upcoming Events
Understanding Depression: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
with clinical psychologist Nick Allen
● What Causes Depression?
● What are the different types of Depression?
● How does one know if they are suffering from Depression?
● How is stress related to Depression?
● What treatments are available for Depression?
Nick Allen, a Clinical Psychologist, will address these important questions to help us better understand the complex topic of Depression. Nick will also address the issue of ‘Adolescent depression: Why families are still important for adolescents, and what they can do to help’.
Nick Allen is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor at the Orygen Youth Health Research Centre and the Department of Psychology at the University of Melbourne. He holds research funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Research Council, beyondblue (the Australian national depression initiative) and the National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.A.). He has published over 100 peer reviewed scientific articles and book chapters on these topics and authored 3 books.
Program Outline:
6:00pm Vegetarian Soup & Bread Served (covered by $10 entry fee)
7:00pm Talk by Nick Allen
8:00pm Questions & Answers from the audience
8:45pm Close of Programme
