Lecture:
| Topic 1 | "Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts!" - a mother's story |  |
| Presenter: Nicky Johnston - Author & Mother | ||
| Topic 2 | "Identifying Depression in Children & Adolescents" | |
| Presenter: Sally-Anne McCormack - Psychologist | ||
| Date | Tuesday 21st October 2008 | |
| Time | Day Lecture - 1.00pm - 2.30pm | |
| Venue | Hampton Commmunity Centre 14 Willis St, HAMPTON Melways 76/F5 |
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| Cost | $20.00 - Non-members (pre-payment required) $10.00 - ADAVIC members (pre-payment required) [  become a member] |
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| NOTE: You are purchasing an attendance to the lecture presentation (not an audio recording or transcript of the lecture) | ||
Topic 1: "Go Away Mr Worrythoughts!" - a mother's story
Artist, teacher and mother Nicky Johnston now has author to add to her list of accomplishments. Being a mother of 3 young boys and having worked in the primary school education sector for the past 15 years prompted Nicky to publish her first book for children dealing with anxiety “Go Away, Mr. Worry thoughts!”. With her eldest son being diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder at only 5 years of age, and having suffered from Post Natal Depression and Anxiety herself, Nicky began researching anxiety in children and found that there was little published material to help children deal with their anxiety.
Being able to empathise with what her son was experiencing gave Nicky not only the motivation, but the background for her themes, text and illustrations in the book; that of isolation and despair. “Go Away, Mr. Worry thoughts!” is based on her son’s inspiring recovery; through identifying, taking control and managing the anxiety disorder that once governed his life. The story of “Bayden” portrays a boy who is overcome by ‘worry thoughts’ and unbearable anxiety and is designed to encourage children to manage and overcome their anxiety and fear.
Nicky also works for RACV as a Traffic Safety Educator, teaching primary school children the many aspects of road safety. She has also worked with children with Special Education needs in her 15 years of teaching, is an accomplished artist and a professional make-up artist.
Topic 2: Identifiying Depression in Children & Adolescents
DOES YOUR CHILD/TEEN... Lose their temper over minor things, have difficulty concentrating, have trouble sitting still, complain of headaches or stomach aches without medical cause, feel sad or cry for no apparent reason, no longer enjoy his/her faviourite activities, sleep more or less than usual?
DID YOU KNOW... Nearly one in ten children/adolescents suffer from depression (one in five adults). The transition from primary school to secondary school is a large risk factor, along with divorce, bullying, school pressure, etc. Depression is a largely preventable illness.
HOW CAN WE HELP OUR CHILDREN/TEENS???
Parents and teachers need to be taught the skills to help their children prevent depression, how to identify if their children are at risk for, or suffering from, depression, and be informed of the treatments available to assist their children.
During this seminar, attendees will be given some practical advice, and the opportunity to speak to a psychologist/teacher/parent who is passionate about the PREVENTION of this illness.
Sally-Anne McCormack is a registered psychologist, a former teacher and a mother of four. She works as a psychologist in her private practices in Blackburn and Burwood East. Sally-Anne is a committee member of the Australian Psychological Society (A.P.S.), and is registered with them as a media spokesperson. In addition to her professonial associations (eg. V.A.G.T.C., D.I.P.P., V.I.T.) Sally-Anne holds a position on the ADAVIC committee and has written a program for children and adolescents to help teach some strategies to help prevent depression.
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