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 every month 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.

Each month Dr. Hirjee will discuss a different topic. Read below for more information about each workshop.

Ask a Psychiatrist Anything

An open hour with Dr. Hussein Hirjee. This is an interactive and informal workshop.

Ask any questions related to mental health
You will have the opportunity to ask questions ahead of time and/ or ask questions during this workshop

February 28 at 6 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

March 27 at 6 pm - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

June 5 at 12 pm - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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

April 24 at 6 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

May 29 at 6 pm - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Upcoming Workshops:

Wed	29 May	6:00pm - 7:00pm			All About ADHD
Wed	5 Jun	12:00pm - 1:00pm			Dealing with Depression