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Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People

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Brief Introduction

Understand how to recognise depression and low mood in teenagers and learn how to help.

Course Summary

This course aims to help young people understand and manage their depression. It covers various aspects of depression, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to recognize and manage depression in young people
Understand the causes and symptoms of depression
Discover various treatments for depression

Learning Outcomes

Understand the causes and symptoms of depression
Learn how to manage depression in young people
Discover various treatments for depression

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Interest in mental health and depression
Basic understanding of psychology

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Notable People in This Field

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Dr. Dan Siegel

Related Books

Requirements

The course has been specifically created for parents of young people with depression and low mood, teachers and primary (or other) healthcare professionals who play a role in detecting mental health difficulties and offering appropriate support and guidance to young people.

Knowledge

Recognising the symptoms and causes of depression in young peopleThe impact on parents and carersUnderstanding self-harm and minimising riskSeeking help and treatment optionsIdentifying the foundations of good mental healthExploring the importance of sleep, eating, and physical activityIntroducing the concept of behavioural activation for young peopleHow to monitor activity and increase valued activities to get more reward from lifeHow to manage different views of what is a valued activityGiving positive reinforcement and rewardsHow thinking tricks us and keeps us stuck in low moodChallenging thoughtsHelping your child find the facts, face the factsUnderstanding that adults have negative thoughts tooLooking after yourselfManaging conflictDealing with communication problems and stressPlanning for the future, dealing with setbacks and solving problemsGetting more help

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the causes, signs, and treatments of depression in young people with this comprehensive online course. Users have praised the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors. Many have found the interactive exercises to be particularly helpful.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Interactive exercises

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging content that keeps users interested
Knowledgeable instructors who are experts in the field
Interactive exercises that help users understand the material
Flexible scheduling that allows users to learn at their own pace
In-depth discussions of the causes and treatments of depression

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic
A few users experienced technical issues with the online platform
Some users would have appreciated more opportunities for interaction with other learners
A few users found the course to be too time-consuming
Some users felt that the course could have been more personalized to their individual needs

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