Mental Health Series

Workshop details

Learn about mental health with Dr. Hussein Hirjee, Psychiatrist at the Toronto Western Family Health Team’s Garrison Creek Site.

Join Dr. Hirjee for his Mental Health Virtual Series. This workshop series will give you an overview of various mental health disorders, basic treatment options and self-care strategies. All workshops are offered online on MS Teams, click below to register for these workshops.

Addressing anxiety

An overview of different anxiety disorders including signs and symptoms, treatments and self-care strategies.

Learn about different anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias, OCD and PTSD
Review basic treatment options for anxiety including medications and psychotherapy
Review self-care strategies and other options for managing anxiety

Check back for future workshops!

TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH

Join this workshop to learn and discuss the relationship between technology use, especially social media and mobile devices, and mental health.

Discuss the impact of social media and other technology use on mental health, including mood, anxiety, attention, and self esteem.
Learn potential strategies for healthier use of technology and screen time.
Get resources for problematic technology use.

Wed Nov 27 2024 at 7 pm - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

All About ADHD

An overview of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder) including signs and symptoms, historical changes, current controversies, and management strategies.

Gain a better understanding of ADHD as a disorder
Learn about changes in the conceptualization of ADHD over time
Review management strategies including medications and other options

Wed Dec 18 2024 at 7 pm - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION

An overview of Major Depressive Disorder including signs and symptoms, treatments and self-care strategies.

Gain a better understanding of depression as a disorder
Learn about treatments for depression including antidepressant medications and psychotherapy
Review self-care strategies and other options for managing depression

Wed Jan 22 2025 at 7 pm - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Upcoming Workshops:

Wed	18 Dec	7:00pm - 8:00pm			All About ADHD
Wed	22 Jan 25	7:00pm - 8:00pm			Dealing with Depression