Many things can help manage depression and its symptoms, such as medical treatments and alternative methods. Talking to a counselor and taking medicine can help, including other strategies like working out, spending time in nature, and eating healthy. Using a combination of these approaches can create a well-rounded plan for clients to feel better.
The Things that Help with Depression poster educates clients about the different ways they can cope. This wall art features twelve actionable strategies they can follow daily. It uses a simple design to make the messages easier to absorb and remember.
Seeing this poster frequently can give kids and teens hope, and help them understand that there are many options to prioritize their mental health.
Caring adults can provide examples and ideas on how to begin and carry out these activities. They can help create personalized plans or demonstrate these practices in action.
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References:
- Daniels, D., & Moos, R. H. (1990). Assessing life stressors and social resources among adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Research, 5(3), 268-289. https://doi.org/10.1177/074355489053002
- Gaudreau, H., Radziszewski, S., Houle, J., Beaudin, A., Boisvert, L., Brouri, S., Charrette, M., Côté, L., Coulombe, S., Labelle, R., Louka, E., Mousseau, B., Phaneuf, N., Rickwood, D., & Tremblay, P. H. (2023). Self-management strategies in youth with difficulties related to anxiety or depression: What helps them feel better. Journal of Adolescent Research, 074355842311548. https://doi.org/10.1177/07435584231154840
- McCann, T. V., & Lubman, D. I. (2012). Young people with depression and their experience accessing an enhanced primary care service for youth with emerging mental health problems: A qualitative study. BMC Psychiatry, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-244x-12-96
- Wisdom, J. P., & Barker, E. C. (2006). Getting out of depression: Teens' self-help interventions to relieve depressive symptoms. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 28(4), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1300/j019v28n04_01
