EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Depression... Living and Winning
An eye opening and unveiling panel discussion on depression and the devastating effect it has on families, friends and
community.
This free, standing room only program featured Dr. Allan Young, psychiatrist and researcher in depression and Dr. Jane
Garland, child psychiatrist and head of the Mood Disorder Clinic at B.C. Children's Hospital.
 Untreated,
depression is more prevalent than we think. Discussions dealt with this as well as depression's impact on our society.
The role of the family, friends and prescription drugs were covered, as well as counseling and getting help when in need. The panel highlighted the work British Columbians are doing to address
the mental health of our youth. This presentation showed that there is hope and help for those suffering.
ITINERARY
Date: Thursday, January 24th, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments
7:00-9:00pm - Panel presentation and discussion
Place: The Chan Auditorium and Chieng Atrium at the Child and Family Research Institute at BC Children's
Hospital, Vancouver, BC [Download a map to this venue
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 DOOR
PRIZE
One night stay with breakfast at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, valued at $700.
 Depression
related suicide is the #2 killer of BC's youth
"...no research on how this came to be will ever be understood, my depression was all in my mind" - Kelty Dennehy,
17 years old when the ravages of depression gave him no more hope.
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