About Us

Our Vision
Statement

Aware undertakes to create a society where people affected by stress, depression, bipolar disorder and mood related conditions are understood, supported, free from stigma,
and are encouraged to access appropriate therapies.

Our Objectives

The principal objects of the organisation as set out in our Memorandum and Articles of Association are as follows:

To relieve conditions of depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders by the provision of mutual support groups, counselling, psychotherapies and other clinically acceptable and practicable interventions for individual people, and groups of people within Ireland who are or who have been suffering from such illness, and their relatives and friends.

To inform and educate on the nature, extent, consequences, treatment and prevention of depression, bipolar disorder and related mood disorders based on up-to-date research and information on the biological, psychological, and social bases of these disorders.

To promote and encourage public awareness of depression, bipolar disorder and related mood disorders.

To provide emotional and practical support to those affected by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood disorders.

To support and conduct applied research into the development, treatment, and prevention of depression, bipolar disorder and related mood disorders.

To act as a national organisation for all matters concerning the relief of those with depression, bipolar disorder and related mood disorders and their relatives and friends.

Our Values

Excellence

We strive for excellence in all we do, in providing support and information to the public, in delivering our educational programmes and in engaging with donors and all stakeholders.

Compassion

We are person centric, understanding and responding to the needs of service users, volunteers, staff, and all others we engage with.

Integrity

We value all opinions and treat all with respect and dignity in a transparent, honest, and fair manner.

Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards in respect of clinical and corporate governance and financial probity.

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