Dr Susan Brannick
Clinical Director, Aware
Register for free psychoeducation programmes in Ireland. Learn to manage depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder while connecting with others for support and shared understanding.
At Aware, one of our key priorities is empowering people to manage conditions including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder through both information and practical, real-life skills. As part of this commitment, we’re delighted to announce that registration is now open for our September psychoeducation programmes.
Tools for improving wellbeing
These programmes are grounded in a cognitive behavioural approach, which explores the connection between what we think, what we do and how we feel — and how to use this understanding to break unhelpful cycles and make positive changes for better wellbeing.
Psychoeducation is not therapy, but it equips people with the knowledge and tools to better understand what they’re going through and why. It can also be a valuable resource for friends and family who want to support a loved one who is struggling.
We know people need support
Many people in Ireland are facing mental health challenges, yet investment in statutory mental health services has not kept pace with growing demand. As a result, far too many who could benefit from support are not receiving it.
Many people in Ireland are
facing mental health challenges.
Evidence-based programmes
Our programmes are free of charge, which helps us ensure finances will never be a barrier to getting help when needed. Our programmes are also evidence-based, meaning they can help people improve their mental health. This matters now more than ever, in a time when an overwhelming amount of mental health content — much of it from questionable or unreliable sources — can make it hard to know what truly works.
Connection with others
In nearly two decades of working in mental health, one piece of feedback about psychoeducation groups comes up time and again: the most powerful impact comes from connecting with others who have had similar experiences. Our education programmes create a space, whether in-person or online, where people can share, learn and support one another. That kind of human connection is powerful, and it’s something no algorithm or chatbot could ever replace.
Registration for Aware’s free, evidence-based programmes is now open. Reserve your place today.
