Carrick support group

Meeting fortnightly on Wednesdays in the town’s library at 6.30pm, it offers free information and support for people experiencing depression or bipolar disorder, as well as their friends, family and carers.

The sessions are led by trained facilitators and offer a warm welcome to everyone who attends.

Sally, a busy single mum with a diagnosis of depression, said her local support group helped her back on her feet and back to work.

She explained: “I began attending support group meetings on the advice of my GP. As a very busy working single parent, these meetings provided me with a vital outlet. I had time and space in which I could be honest about how I was feeling and I was listened to by people who truly understood my situation.”

For information or support call the helpline on 08451 20 29 61 or visit www.aware-ni.org