AWARE, the Depression Charity for Northern Ireland, has teamed up with the Royal College of Psychiatrists to host a public talk with mental health professionals and local people with lived experience of mental ill-health in Omagh.

The event is in the Silverbirch Hotel on Thursday 24th March 2022 at 7pm.

Speakers include Dr Chris Sharkey, a consultant psychiatrist in the Western Health and Social Care Trust, Dr Josephine Deehan, a general practitioner based in Omagh, representatives from AWARE, and stories from local people on their lived experience of mental ill-health.

Tom McEneaney, Head of Support Services at AWARE, said,

‘’We are delighted to be delivering this public talk alongside the Royal College of Psychiatrists. We need to reach out to local communities and let people know of the mental health support services available to them and how AWARE can support people experiencing depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.''

This event is free of charge, anyone is welcome to attend, and refreshments will be provided. Please register your attendance by emailing info@aware-ni.org.