Welcome to the 2010 Mood Disorders Support Group
The Mood Disorders Support Group meets every third Thursday of the month from 7.30 to 9.00 pm. All meetings are held at 270 Church Street Richmond. Meetings are free and anyone with a mood disorder, their family or friends are welcome to attend.
Support Group Meeting Dates for 2010
- 15th July
- 19th August
- 16th September
- 21st October
- 18th November
- 16th December
If you plan to come, we strongly encourage you to register by email or phone.
email: admin(at)mentalhealthvic.org.au Ph: 03 9427 0406
This free support group for consumers, carers and allied health professionals
provides a forum for discussing ways to understand and deal with mood changes.
The group is suitable for individuals who would like to take an active role in their own treatment and stress management and who would like to learn more about the varieties of professional advice available and current treatment options.
Mood Disorders Support Group
Goals of the Mood Disorders Support Group
• To provide friendship and support to those with a mood disorder, their family and friends
• To educate sufferers, families and the general public about the management of the disorder.
• To improve the quality of health care and the general wellbeing of our members.
• To promote research into the causes and improved treatment of uni-polar, bipolar and general
anxiety and depressive illnesses.
Treatment Philosophy of the MDSG
• Recognise depression and other mood disorders as illnesses.
• Realise that depression is not all of who you are.
• Be informed about the disorder and treatments available.
• Take an active role in your own treatment and stress management.
• Utilise specialist professional advice.
• Learn how to understand and deal with mood changes.
