Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People
Introduction & Theory
1
An introduction to adolescent depression
5 Topics
Welcome to the course
Thinking about adolescent development and what depression is (and isn’t)
Depression from different perspectives
Talking and making sense of depression
Review and reflect
2
The impact of lifestyle
6 Topics
Welcome to Week 2
Intervening with daily habits
Appetite and eating habits
The role of sleep
Exercising for the mind as well as the body
Review and reflect
Practice Knowledge
3
Understanding and addressing behaviour patterns in depression
7 Topics
Welcome to Week 3
The importance of activity monitoring
How does what we do affect how we feel?
The importance of what’s important to you
What can parents do: Reinforcement for behaviour
Getting the balance right
Review and reflect
4
Understanding and addressing thinking patterns in adolescent depression
6 Topics
Welcome to Week 4
Depressive thinking in action
Causes and consequences of thinking errors
Putting thoughts on trial
Challenges
Review and reflect
5
Family life and communication, seeking further help
6 Topics
Welcome to Week 5
Looking after yourself
Family communication
Planning for the future
Monitoring progress
Review and finding more help
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