For mild depression sufferers, a form of self-help treatment may be recommended. For moderate and severe depression suffers, self-help might be recommended in combination with other types of treatment. There are many different types of self-help strategies, options and programs that are available including:
- Progress monitoring of your depression levels
- Learning to recognise early warning signs of depression
- Adjusting lifestyle habits
- Attending a self-help group
- Improving diet
- Improving exercise levels
- Using relaxation techniques
- Participating in hobbies and fun activities
- Talking to friends and family
- Keeping a journal
- Self-help books
- Computerised cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
Self-help treatment can be very effective in helping you to manage your condition over time, in combination with the right medical treatment. It can help you to better understand your condition, your body's triggers and responses and to learn how to better cope with and reduce your negative emotions. Strategies, tips and techniques for helping you to self-manage your depression are provided in the future articles on 'Depression Management Techniques'.
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