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The Finding Hope in Depression course (FHID), formerly Hope in Depression, provides support for anxiety and depression sufferers and their supporters by combining compassion, education, and community. Many people in our church family and community benefitted from taking part in this course and we are delighted to announce that we will be running it again in a new weekend format in the autumn.

FHID is designed to help people better understand depression, reduce isolation, and equip them with practical tools for recovery. 

Each course is led by trained facilitators and features expert guest speakers covering topics such as:

1. What depression is and how it affects the mind and body

2. Therapies and approaches that can aid recovery

3. Brain chemistry, medication, and neuroplasticity

4. The impact of nutrition on mental health

5. Managing anxiety and learning mindfulness techniques

6. The role of exercise, routines, and self-care in moving forward

The ethos of the FHID course is that recovery starts with understanding — and that no one should face depression without knowledge, support, and hope. If you attended a course before, you're very welcome to come again!
The course is run in a caring, confidential and encouraging environment and has been running successfully since 2013. 

For further information, please contact the course leader, Denise Morris, by email at findinghopeindepression@ccsurbiton.org or by phone on 07423 144803. You can also visit findinghopeindepression.co.uk for more information.

*The information in the course may not be applicable to those suffering more complex mental health issues, or who are suffering severely. We regret, to comply with ethical guidelines, we may not be able to admit those guests. Please do not hesitate to contact Denise Morris, the course leader, should you wish to discuss this.

Comments from previous Hope in Depression Courses

'Enjoyed coming each week - doing something positive for myself and meeting new people. Mood was lifted as a result. I really loved being a part of the course and looked forward to each week. I will miss coming each Tuesday but will keep what I learned close to me.'

'Meeting others, knowing there are so many of us who experience depression - knowing I'm not alone. It's so very important that this course is available to as many people as possible.'

'I liked the Mindfulness session with the mental health nurse - this surprised me as I've always been prejudiced/suspicious of mindfulness'

'Laughed, cried, met new people, learned to be kinder to myself. No-one was judgmental, felt safe. Great course, thank you'

'Gained greater understanding of depression, how it affects us all and ways to combat it. Felt welcomed and included. The amount of work & energy to make the course a success was dearly appreciated & valued by everyone in the room'.

'Learned ways to cope, different strategies and that nutrition plays a huge part as well as exercise. Everyone listened to each other with respect and were genuine to each other. Overall wonderful experience'

'Hopefully helped my daughter understand she is not alone. Helpful tips to 'improve' feeling of well-being. Really useful information from professionals. There is HELP and HOPE for everyone. A wonderful friendly environment for myself and my daughter. We came away every week saying how lovely everyone was, and how there is still so much kindness in the world you don't always see. Confidential + safe.'