The World Health Organization regards depression as one of the most critical worldwide medical problems facing us in the 21st century.

The Depression Awareness and Suicide Prevention Program aims to:

• Raise the awareness of depression
• Increase the likelihood of accurate diagnosis of depression
• Improve the treatment of depressed patients
• Improve depressed patients' compliance with treatment
• Educate the public and patients about adequate lengths of therapy
• Reduce the incidence of suicide and suicide attempts

• Fraternal Organizations
• Mental Health Clinics
• Hospitals
• Support Groups
• Mental Health Professionals
• Physicians
• Colleges/Universities
• Mental Health Associations

• Coordinator's Manual
  The manual provides detail instructions on arranging, and executing a successful Depression Awareness and Suicide Prevention Program for consumers, families, healthcare professionals and the general public.
• Presenter's Guide
  The guide will assist healthcare professionals in organizing and presenting a successful program.
• Presenter's Tools
  The kit includes an array of 35mm slides (79) and overheads (79) featuring clinical, statistical and educational information.
• Educational Materials
  Camera ready promotional flyers, press releases, invitation letter, distribution materials and much, much more.

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