Aware is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity,
working to defeat depression and help prevent suicide. The organisation
was formed in 1985 by a group of interested patients, relatives and mental
health professionals. More than 300,000 people in Ireland suffer from
depression. Every year, over 10,000 people are admitted to Irish psychiatric
hospitals with a depressive illness. In severe and under-treated cases,
depression can lead to suicide.
Aims and Objectives
To provide emotional support to those suffering from depression and their families.
To foster an increased public awareness about the nature, extent and consequences of depressive illness.
Services
Locall helpline 1890 303 302
Support groups in over 60 locations throughout the country for both
sufferers and relatives
Beat the Blues secondary schools education programme
