03696 A5 Wellbeing Leaflet Depression

Coping strategies ‰ Talk to someone you trust ‰ Focus on your breathing ‰ Distract yourself with something comforting ‰ Listen to music, or go for a walk or run ‰ Make a note of the positive thoughts you have ‰ Eat healthily

Treatments ‰ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps you understand the links between your thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It helps you to overcome your low mood by challenging negative thoughts and beliefs. ‰ Behavioural Activation focuses on encouraging people to approach activities that they are avoiding. This helps refocus on future goals. ‰ Medication can also help; speak to your GP if you think this could help you.

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