Welcome to Getting Unstuck, a series of videos intended to help increase your understanding and knowledge about depression. The goal is to provide you with some skills to recognize and manage symptoms you may be experiencing. These videos will provide you with life-long tools you can use while facing depressive symptoms. We hope you will find them helpful.

After watching all of these, you will have received a lot of information that at times may feel overwhelming. Remember that like any skill (e.g., learning to ride a bike), the skills you will learn in Getting Unstuck take time and practice to master. At times, you may encounter obstacles and/or find it difficult to integrate these skills into your daily life. That’s okay, it’s how change works, and as with all change, it’s important to practice as much as you can, even after encountering setbacks.

These skills are a form of “mental health hygiene.” At the outset, it may seem tedious and you may question why you need to practice these skills so often. Think of it like dental hygiene: you brush your teeth multiple times a day to prevent the buildup of plaque and ultimately to prevent cavities. Similar to brushing your teeth, daily practice can minimize and prevent the symptoms of depression long-term. The more you practice and use these skills as part of your daily routine, the less tedious they may seem because they simply become a regular part of daily life.

Part 1: Defining Depression

• Video

Part 2: CBT Model of Depression

• Video
• Blank Diagram Worksheet Word Doc

Part 3: Activity Monitoring

• Video
• Activity Monitoring Worksheet Word Doc

Part 4: Life Areas, Values, and Activities

• Video
• Inventory Worksheet Word Doc

Part 5: Pleasant and Mastery Activities

• Video

Part 6: Gratitude and Positive Event Journaling

• Video
• Journal Worksheet Word Doc

Part 7: Conclusions and Action Plan

• Video
• Action Plan Worksheet Word Doc

BONUS Part 8: Adapting for COVID-19

• Video