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BASIC TIPS FOR DEPRESSION
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1 Stress Free Activities Can Help with Depression
- Get fresh air
- Read for enjoyment
- Watch a funny movie
- Rest when you can
- Write in a journal
- Try to be around people, if you can
- Do simple gardening inside or outside
- Make a simple craft
- Knit or crochet
- Paint for fun
- Draw for fun
- Visit the zoo
- Volunteer if you have time
- Go to free events, possibly at library
- Join a club
- Take pictures of wildlife or scenary
- Just do something for you!
2 Exercising Can Help with Depression
- Jogging
- Walking
- Yoga
- Strength training
- Aerobics
- Tai Chi or Qicong
3 Discover What Works for Your Depression
- Learn relaxation techniques
- Try to live in the present
- Attempt to keep moving forward
- Explore different wellness techniques
4 Research Pros and Cons of Different Treatment Programs for Depression
- Psychotherapy (talk therapy or counselling)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Behavioral therapy
- Systemic therapy
- Antidepressants*
5 Self Care is Important for Your Depression
Sources Used:
- National Library of Medicine, InformedHealth.org [Internet]. Cologne, Germany: Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2006-. Treatments for depression. [Updated 2020 Jun 18]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279282/, accessed February 16, 2024.
- National Library of Medicine, Sheffler ZM, Patel P, Abdijadid S. Antidepressants. [Updated 2023 May 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538182/, accessed February 16, 2024.