Depression

Depression means weeks of sadness, loss of interest, inability to concentrate, feelings of worthlessness or thoughts of death.

	Course Duration 6 lessons over 8 weeks
	Course Scenario You will meet Jess, a thirty something woman who has recently experienced a Major Depressive Episode. Jess will take you through the following lessons:

Lesson 1	The Diagnosis Learning about your symptoms of Depression.
Lesson 2	Monitor your Thoughts and Activities Identify the things you do and things you think that maintain your symptoms of depression.
Lesson 3	Learn to Improve your Activities and Thoughts Learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts and tackle self-criticism.
Lesson 4	Facing Fears Learn about how to confront your fears with step-by-step exercises.
Lesson 5	Being assertive Learn how to be assertive with effective communication techniques.
Lesson 6	Preventing Relapse Learn about relapse prevention and how to access specialised treatment if you need it.

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The Clinical Research Unit
for Anxiety and Depression