Depression and Beyond: Dealing with Depression in Young Adults

22/02/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5IX-np5fE
In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and you're not crazy -- you're a human being with unmet needs," Hari says.

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02/07/2017

As the prevalence of mental illnesses like depression and anxiety continues to grow, clinicians have turned to mobile applications as tools for aiding their patients’ treatment. These apps can be especially helpful for teenagers and young adults suffering from mental illness due to their frequent use of technology as a means of communication.
The apps can be helpful as a way to engage people who may be unwilling or unable to attend face-to-face therapy, and they can also provide support in between sessions. Experts believe that these apps will work best when used in conjunction with medication and/or in-person therapy.

http://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/top-10-mental-health-apps/slideshow/2608/

11/09/2016

Challenge negative thinking: Depression puts a negative spin on
everything, including the way you see yourself, the situations you encounter, and your expectations for the future.

Ways to challenge negative thinking:

Think outside yourself. Ask yourself if you’d say what you’re thinking about yourself to someone else. If not, stop being so hard on yourself. Think about less harsh statements that offer more realistic descriptions.

Allow yourself to be less than perfect. Many depressed people are perfectionists, holding themselves to impossibly high standards and then beating themselves up when they fail to meet
them.

Socialize with positive people. Notice how people who always look on the bright side deal with challenges, even minor ones, like not being able to find a parking space. Then consider
how you would react in the same situation. Even if you have to pretend, try to adopt their optimism and persistence in the face of difficulty.

Keep a “negative thought log." Whenever you experience a negative thought, jot down the thought and what triggered it in a notebook. Review your log when you’re in a good mood. Consider if the negativity was truly warranted. Ask yourself if there’s another way to view the situation. For example, let’s say your boyfriend was short with you and you automatically assumed that the relationship was in trouble. It's possible, though, he’s just having a bad day.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/dealing-with-depression.htm

You have more power over depression than you may think. These tips will help you feel better.

11/09/2016

http://www.upworthy.com/if-you-know-someone-who-might-be-suicidal-here-are-12-helpful-suggestions-from-experts?c=ufb1

#1: Trust your gut.

31/07/2016

Fighting Blues with Greens: A study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry analyzed the dietary patterns and risk of depression in 3,486 participants over a five-year period. Individuals eating whole
foods reported fewer symptoms of depression compared to
those who ate mostly processed foods.
Additionally, when comparing a vegetarian versus omnivorous diet, vegetarians reported more positive moods than meat eaters, according to a study published in Nutrition Journal.

http://www.pcrm.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/Food-and-mood.pdf

31/07/2016

Could a kitten's purr or a dog's wagging tail help with your depression? It might. Studies show that animals can reduce tension and improve mood. If you're depressed, here's a rundown of how pets could help.
http://www.webmd.com/depression/features/pets-depression

Having a pet can help improve mild or moderate depression in many people, experts agree, as well as provide other benefits, such as better sleep and overall health.

06/05/2015

You are what you eat? Can junk food diet increase your risk of depression?
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/depression-and-diet/faq-20058241

Depression and diet may be related, and junk food may increase the risk of depression.

28/04/2015

A study showed patients who did the equivalent of 35 minutes’ walking, six days per week, experienced a reduction in their level of depression by 47 percent. This study, conducted at the Cooper Research Institute in Dallas, Texas, shows that as little as three hours of regular exercise a week reduces the symptoms of mild to moderate depression as effectively as Prozac and other antidepressants.
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/01/15/3-ways-to-beat-depression-through-exercise/

Exercise helps beat depression — that’s not just a theory, but scientific fact. Many people think exercise involves grueling workouts or exhausting runs. Sure, for Alasdair Campbell and Tricia Goddard — interviewed in my book, Back From...

23/03/2014

According to specialists, classical music in its relaxing effect is equivalent to sauna. Listening to the music of the classics calms the heart and helps to relieve depression and melancholy.

http://treat-depression.com/classical-music-help-treat-depression

It’s unbelievable, but true — classical music helps to cure many of the violations in the work of the body and even serious illnesses, including depression.

23/03/2014

“Suicide prevention is not just about saving lives, it’s about helping people feel that their lives are worth living.”

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17/03/2014

If you or someone you know is dealing with depression and needs an extra shoulder to lean, the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario has a great website that offers different types of support for people living with depression.

http://www.mooddisorders.ca/

We offer free support programs to people across Ontario, and their families, who are living with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder.