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Out of The Blues

The course aims to develop an understanding of how depression affects people, and to help you deal with low mood. 

It looks at the impact of lifestyle on depression and how to build positive thinking and activity in to our lives.

Umbrella org:
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Area serviced:
Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, Bury, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside or Glossop.
Telephone:
0161 716 2666
Charges:
Free
How to apply:
Telephone or visit website
Sector:
Public

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NHS

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