Understanding Depression and its Management by Dr. Priyanka Shukla

Learn about the typical symptoms, common triggers, cycle of depression, and challenging ways to manage depression as explained by Dr. Priyanka Shukla, an Assistant Professor and RCI registered Clinical Psychologist. Recognize life triggers, understand core beliefs, identify feelings, and take a detour from your emotional mind to navigate through depression effectively.

• Depression
• Management
• Dr. Priyanka Shukla
• Clinical Psychologist
• Mental Health

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1. DEPRESSION AND ITS MANAGEMENT DR. PRIYANKA SHUKLA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & RCI registered Clinical Psychologist Department of Psychology SAHSS & LIFE LONG LEARNING AND EXTENSION CSJM UNIVERSITY, KANPUR

2. DEPRESSION Typical symptoms: Suffer from depressed mood Loss of interest and enjoyment Reduced energy leading to increased fatigability and decreased activities.

3. DEPRESSION Other Common Symptoms: Reduced concentration and attention. Reduced self-esteem and self- confidence. Ideas of guilt and unworthiness. Bleak and pessimistic views of the future. Ideas or act of self-harm or suicide. Disturbed sleep. Diminished appetite.

4. CYCLE OF DEPRESSION: Triggers Physical response Thoughts Behaviours Feelings

5. Losses, being rejected or made fun of, being disliked, having a chronic illness, parents divorce, family problems TRIGGERS Things will never get better, I am a failure, nobody likes me, my life is finished, I am worthless THOUGHTS Hopeless, Despair, Gloom, Sad, Lonely, Rejected, Worthless, Upset, Discouraged, Dull, Disheartened FEELINGS Being inactive, Skipping school, Moping around, Not talking, Self-harm, Withdrawal, Substance use BEHAVIOURS PHYSICAL RESPONSES Low energy, Crying, Poor Appetite, Insomnia, Poor memory, Trouble concentrating, Weight loss/ gain

6. Challenging: Take a Detour from Your Emotional Mind 1 Recognize your Life Triggers 2 Listen for your Emotional Mind 3 Identify your Core Beliefs 4 Identify your Feelings 5 STOP 6 Look & Listen: Where is the Proof? 7 Rethink 8 Re-examine your Feelings 9 React

7. THANK YOU