Understanding Depression and Enhancing Happiness Strategies
Explore the symptoms and importance of depression, along with effective treatment methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Gain insights into identifying thinking traps and using worksheets to manage depression. Discover ways to increase happiness and overall well-being.
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HOW TO DEAL WITH DEPRESSION AND INCREASE HAPPINESS Jcvela1984@gmail.com
Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss or interest of pleasure (DSM-5) WHAT IS DEPRESSION?
WHY IS DEPRESSION IMPORTANT?
IMPORTANT RED FLAGS Depressed mood Diminished interest or pleasure in activities http://www.healthcommunities.com/healthy-living-guides/index.shtml/9-signs-you-might-be-depressed_13
Feelings of worthlessness IMPORTANT RED FLAGS Recurrent thoughts of death
WHY IS DEPRESSION IMPORTANT?
ABCD METHOD Treatment Manual for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression Rosello et al. (2007)
SAMPLE WORKSHEET (LENZ, 2018) http://cnep.tamucc.edu/texchip/files/materials_20180224/cbt_for_anxiety_manual.pdf
Dichotomous Overgeneralization IDENTIFY THINKING TRAPS Personalization Catastrophizing http://cnep.tamucc.edu/texchip/files/materials_20180224/cbt_for_anxiety_manual.pdf
SAMPLE WORKSHEET http://cnep.tamucc.edu/texchip/files/materials_20180224/cbt_for_anxiety_manual.pdf
https://classteaching.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/the-value-of-pausing/https://classteaching.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/the-value-of-pausing/
THE WELL-BEING PROMOTION PROGRAM Present (character strengths, savoring, and kindness) Future (hope and optimism) Past (gratitude) Savage (2016)
EXPRESS GRATITUDE
CULTIVATE CHARACTER STRENGTHS
SAMPLE CHARACTER STRENGTHS PROFILE http://www.viacharacter.org/www/
ACTS OF KINDNESS https://www.eatthis.com/biggest-myths-about-mcdonalds-foods/
OPTIMISM https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/money-matters/357380-anatomy-of-optimism
FINAL FOCUS ACTIVITY https://www.devassist.co.uk/wolverhampton-urban-village-application-submitted/
REFERENCES AND HELPFUL RESOURCES Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (2013). American Psychiatric Association. Goldsmith, B. (2017). 10 tools for dealing with holiday stress and depression. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/emotional-fitness/201112/10-tools-dealing-holiday-stress- and-depression Lenz, A. S. (2018). Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety: An application of the FEAR model for adults. Retrieved from http://cnep.tamucc.edu/texchip/files/materials_20180224/cbt_for_anxiety_manual.pdf Munoz, R. F., Aguilar-Gaxiola, S., Guzman, J., Rossello, J., & Bernal, G. (2007). Treatment manual for cognitive behavioral therapy for depression: Adaptation for Puerto Rican adolescents. Penn Resiliency Program and PERMA workshops (2016). Retrieved from https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/services/penn-resilience-training Seligman, M. (2002). Authentic happiness: Using the new positive psychology to realize your potential for lasting fulfillment. Suldo, S. M. (2016). Promoting student happiness: Positive psychology interventions in schools. VIA Institute on character. Retrieved from http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Character- Strengths-Survey
