Our September webinar looked at mental illness in the workplace, providing a very practical approach on how individuals can support themselves, along with exploring what support in the workplace can and should look like. Panelists included Barbara Brennan, Mental Health Advocate, Jeanne McDonagh, CEO at Open Doors Initiative and Angela Burke, Career Consultant.

Moderator: Dr Susan Brannick, Clinical Director at Aware.

Helpful resources:
• Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a specific approach developed to support people who use mental health services to source and maintain paid, mainstream employment -https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/...
•The Open Doors Initiative www.opendoorsinitiative.ie

IBEC, IHREC, Employability, the NDA, AHEAD, and MHFA Ireland also provide helpful services and information to workplaces.

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Aware is the national organisation providing support, education and information services for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions and their loved ones.

Information (https://www.aware.ie/information)

Information on depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety along with tips for coping and supporting others.

Free Support Services (https://www.aware.ie/support)

Support Group & Self Care Groups |
Support Line | Freephone 1800 804848 (10am-10pm, 365 days)
Support Mail | [email protected] (Answered within 24hrs)

Education Programmes (https://www.aware.ie/programmes)

Life Skills Group | 6 week programme
Life Skills Online | 8 week programme
Relatives & Friends Group | 4 week programme
Living Well With Bipolar Disorder | 8 week programme
Life Skills for Schools | 4 week programme
Wellness@Work | Mental health programmes