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MOOD DISORDERS GROUP
Our Mood Disorders Group aims to bring together individuals who have been diagnosed with mood disorders (major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), seasonal affective disorder, cyclothymic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and people whose family members have been diagnosed with mood disorders. The group has the aim for the participants to understand their experience in depth and learn coping techniques to deal with everyday difficulties.
Goals of group:
- To understand the basic principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and to learn management techniques in the therapeutic context
- To explain the process and importance of clinical assessment in psychotherapy
- To provide psychoeducation about mood disorders (diagnosis, prevention, treatment
- To learn how to manage a mood disorder on a personal level (how to manage emotional difficulties outside the therapeutic context).
Group Leader: Elena Giappa (Clinical Psychologist)
GROUP 1: MEETING EVERY FRIDAY
Who: Adults who have been diagnosed with mood disorders and adults whose family members have been diagnosed with mood disorders.
When: Every Friday at 18:00-19:30 starting on 12th January 2024.
Duration: 18 weeks
Language: Greek
Where: Altius Mind Institute Downtown Office
20 Stasandrou, 301, Nicosia, 1060, Cyprus
For participation, please call us at +35799779888
GROUP 2: MEETING EVERY SATURDAY
Who: Adults who have been diagnosed with mood disorders and adults whose family members have been diagnosed with mood disorders.
When: Every Saturday at 12:00-13:30 starting on 13th January 2024.
Duration: 18 weeks
Language: Greek
Where: Altius Mind Institute Downtown Office
20 Stasandrou, 301, Nicosia, 1060, Cyprus
For participation, please call us at +35799779888
DISCLAIMER
Meetings of our support group are meant to provide individuals with information and personal support from peers. The facilitator, will provide general information about psychological and emotional issues, but will not engage in rendering psychological or healthcare advice for any individual or for his or her particular situation personally. No diagnosis or treatment of, or advice regarding, any medical or mental health condition or illness of any group member will be offered during the support group personally. The support group cannot substitute for, and is not an alternative to, medical or other healthcare diagnosis and treatment when a medical or mental health condition or illness is present. Support group members are advised to seek diagnosis, treatment and advice regarding medical or mental health conditions or illnesses from physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals.