Online Class: Depression Management
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 Course Description Managing Depression is an engaging course that offers an abundance of ideas for taking personal control over the nasty symptoms of depression. Focusing on self-help for mild to moderate depression, this online class identifies the various symptoms of depression, and takes a meaningful and sincere approach, primarily to alternative and self-help therapies.
While not excluding traditional and more conventional therapies--such as counseling and medical support--this course also encourages students to take steps to empower themselves to feel better as well as reviews holistic approaches toward the mind and body. Taking responsibility for as much of the healing process as possible – even if it simply means making an appointment with a doctor – is the first step toward more confidence and self-esteem. This class provides an uplifting, upbeat and realistic approach to depression which is intended to energize and encourage learners to face their problems head-on.
Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define depression.
- Recognize the myths surrounding depression.
- Describe causes of depression.
- Summarize new developments and ideas about depression.
- Describe methods to help yourself with depression.
- Describe the types of physical exercise that can help depression.
- Describe alternative approaches to depression management.
- Describe the affects of nourishment on depression.
- Recognize when to seek and what to expect from counseling and psychotherapy.
- Summarize steps to take to get motivated in life, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: What is Depression?Have you (or people you know) gone through periods of being unable to feel or experience any joy or enthusiasm in daily living? | Lesson 2: Dispelling MythsIn earlier times, people who were depressed were often considered to be insane, mentally ill, or hysterical. | Lesson 3: Some Causes of DepressionOne can be extremely intelligent with a very high IQ, but if the flow between the emotions and cognition is blocked, that person is likely to be highly ineffective and unhappy. | Lesson 4: New Ideas About DepressionDepression can linger like a dark cloud over you until you make the conscious decision to take some steps to break it up. | Lesson 5: Helping OurselvesBegin to purposefully improve every aspect of your life which is within your control, and you will feel your moments becoming fuller and brighter. | Lesson 6: Let's Get PhysicalAmazingly, one of the most effective new habits you can undertake when you are depressed is deep-breathing. | Lesson 7: Some Alternative ApproachesAs we discussed earlier, the connection between mind and body has become common knowledge among thousands of medical practitioners and can no longer be dismissed as someone's wild philosophical belief. | Lesson 8: Nourish Your Whole Self!Maybe your diet is not so bad when you feel good, or maybe you are one of the lucky people who maintains a healthy diet even when you are depressed. | Lesson 9: Smart Ideas for Depressed PeopleAs humans, we tend to put our suffering in context with the rest of our lives; we consider our illness to be an intrinsic part of our identity. | Lesson 10: Counseling and PsychotherapyAlthough this course offers many suggestions for self-help, you may feel the level of your depression requires professional help from a psychotherapist. | Lesson 11: Taking Control - Getting MotivatedWhat are some good reasons for taking control of your life and working toward healing your depression? | Resources and BibliographyNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) www.nami.org
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Additional Information | Course Title | : | Depression Management | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550224 | | Course Type | : | Support/Advice | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $40.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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