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Depression affects more than 350 million people of all ages, in all communities, and is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease. That means the people you interact with on a daily basis are experiencing the effects of depression, either their own or someone close to them.

To help reduce the stigma of depression, Dalhousie is continuing its "Beyond the Blues" awareness campaign, aimed at faculty, staff and students.

KEYNOTE

October 11, 2012
12:00 - 1:00 p.m., MacMechan Auditorium, Killam Library
"Drinking Away the Blues: Research on the associations of depression and alcohol problems” with Dr. Sherry Stewart, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology

Dr. Stewart’s research interests are in the areas of psychological factors contributing to alcohol misuse, anxiety and gambling disorders, and the co-morbidity of mental illness and addictions. She has conducted several clinical trials of novel approaches for the treatment and prevention of addictions and co-occurring mental health problems. She was an inductee into the Science Atlantic Student Hall of Fame in 2012, sits on the Boards of numerous organizations, publishes widely, and has been a registered psychologist since 1995.

FREE DEPRESSION SCREENINGS

As part of Dalhousie's "Beyond the Blues" campaign to reduce the stigma of depression, free individual consultations are being provided with members of the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia.

Come ask questions, get specific information, and learn about resources.

October 11, 2012
1:00 - 2:30 p.m., Room B400, lower level, Killam Library

Inquiries: HealthyDal@Dal.ca, (902) 494-4568