Hope in Depression is a registered charity and has been running courses through churches since 2013. People attending the course explore the causes and symptoms of depression and anxiety, learn about brain chemistry and medication, hear about counselling and discover ways that have been clinically shown to aid recovery and continued wellbeing.
Christ Church’s course leader Denise Morris has run the online course twice a year since 2019. She says, “Hope in Depression is suitable for adults of all ages – we’ve had 18-year-olds and 80 year-olds on the course and men and women of all ages in between. Many people who have done the course have reported improvements in their mood and ability to cope day to day. It really can help make a difference.”
The course has received positive feedback from attendees who highlight the relaxed, safe and caring environment.
As one explains: ‘Meeting others, knowing there are so many of us who experience depression – knowing I’m not alone. It’s so very important that this course is available to as many people as possible.’
A church in Surbiton is one of a number who are delivering a free, online mental health course to support adults living with depression and anxiety.
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