CONSOLE will host a Suicide Prevention Conference entitled " Protecting the Family of Tomorrow " on Friday the 22nd of September 2006 in the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Lucan, Co.Dublin.
Speakers include:
Host: Gareth O' Callaghan RTE ( Author & Broadcaster )
Ms Mary Harney T.D, Tanaiste and Minister for Health and Children.
Dr Tony Bates, Executive Director of NCYMH - Title: Saying it through Self-Harm - What our Children are trying to tell us.
Professor Carol Fitzpatrick, Child and Family Psychiatrist, Mater Hospital, Dublin.- Title: Depression and Suicidal Behaviour in Young People - How Families Can help ?
Dr Justin Brophy, Consultant Psychiatrist, Newcastle Hospital. Title - Disarming the enemy within - understanding and responding to the role of alcohol and substance abuse in suicide.
Derek Chambers - National Office for Suicide Prevention. Title - Suicide - It's Everyone's Business.
Keith Corcoran, Outreach Officer for Spunout the National Youth Website. Title: Making a Difference.
Full Lunch and Refreshments will be available provided.
Cost: €50
Registration: 9.30am
Limited Places available: To secure a place please contact Freeda on 01 6102638.