depression links

Thanks to Eric, here are some links to sites dealing with depression in one way or another:

http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

- numerous resources, in cluding a fantastic online DipEd programme.

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/

- helpful resources, including video clips

http://www.nowthatyouareback.com/

- a Christian website from Richard Beeston. He recently published a book on depression through Blue Bottle Books - the journey of a married couple.

http://www.ihadablackdog.blogspot.com/

- the website to go along with 2 illustrated books by Matthew Johnstone, which talk about living with depression, and living with someone else who has depression

[The pic above is from that site - what not to do to someone with 'the black dog' of depression - be an 'Armchair General']

'snot for real men?

Ok, so what do these actually tell us about men? Options:

1. Men make more snot than women, so need a bigger receptacle?

2. Men won't use a receptacle unless it's bigger?

Other thoughts? (It's vital we work this out, you know!)

real men - herding cats

'The Shed' this Saturday - men and depression

Hi guys, (ladies, please tell your husbands or boyfriends to come to this – it will benefit you if they do!)Just a reminder that 'The Shed' is on this Saturday morning, 7.30 - 9.30am, at the CEC.

Free hot breakfast.Peter Pereira, a Pastor and a Psychologist, will be speaking on the topic of 'Anxiety and Depression'. This is a HUGE issue for men.

We will be interviewing someone who wrestles with Depression; there will be Q & A with the Speaker, and there will also be resources available for further reading on the topic. Really not to be missed.

Love to see you there. If you know u r coming, could you please drop me a line via the church office: 88581111.

a tribute to the boss's sense of humour...

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