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Mood Management Program for Depression. Cygnet Clinic Excellence in Psychological Health. Session 1 Review. What is depression? Causes of depression? Treatment for depression. Session 2. Mood monitoring log/DMQ Vicious cycle of depression Reversing the cycle of depression
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Mood Management Program for Depression Cygnet Clinic Excellence in Psychological Health
Session 1 Review • What is depression? • Causes of depression? • Treatment for depression
Session 2 • Mood monitoring log/DMQ • Vicious cycle of depression • Reversing the cycle of depression • Behavioural Activation
Homework Mood monitoring log: • Creates a baseline • Serves as an indicator as to how your mood is going throughout the ten week programme DMQ: • This questionnaire will highlight those aspects of the group which will be most helpful for you
Breaking the Cycle One way of breaking this vicious cycle is to increase your activity level.
Behavioural Activation Increasing your activity level has several benefits: • It helps you think more clearly • It helps you to feel less tired • It helps you to feel better
Behavioural Activation Try to find a balance between activities that are pleasurableand those that promote achievement
Behavioural Activation Some things to keep in mind: • Don’t do too much too soon • Set small achievable goals
Goals What activities can you try this week? Some ideas …
Homework Behavioural Activation Worksheet