Do I Have Depression? (Talk with Optional Screening)

Important Notice 

This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: .

About the Programme

According to the Well-being of the Singapore Elderly Study (WiSE) study, 1 in 27 adults in Singapore aged 60 years old and above has depression. Decline In physical and mental wellbeing, as well as social isolation, also put seniors at greater risk of developing depression.

Join us for this talk to learn more about depression, how to spot its symptoms and how you can help someone who is suffering from it. At the end of the session, you can also participate in an optional screening for depression.

Sign up for the talk today!

Note:
•    The talk is an hour long, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.
•    Following the talk, participants can opt for the onsite screening. which takes 15-30 minutes.

Disclaimer: All content and advice shared during the programme are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

About the Speaker:
Dr Chew Yat Peng is a registered counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling and a registered social worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers. She began her career in social services in 2001 and joined O’Joy Limited in 2009. She is currently a Principal Counsellor and Social Worker at O’Joy, providing counselling and clinical case management services for older persons and their caregivers, as well as for adults with mental health issues. Dr Chew also trains and supervises volunteer para-counsellors who pay regular home visits and provide psycho-emotional support to older persons and their caregivers. 

Please note the following:

• All participants are required to register for a ticket. Each ticket admits 1 person only. Please present your ticket when you enter the library and the event venue. 
• Arrive 10 mins before the session commences. Seats of late attendees may be given to those in the waitlist. 
• NLB reserves the right to deny entry to participants who do not abide by the ground rules. 
• Photographs and videos will be taken during the session and images captured may be used for publicity purposes. 

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