What does it mean to truly understand depression? This module takes you beyond everyday sadness to explore the full impact of depression, including its symptoms, causes, and effects on your life. You’ll discover how it influences your mood, thoughts, and behaviors, and reflect on how these apply to your own experiences. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation for understanding and recognizing depression.

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Feeling stuck or unmotivated can be one of the hardest parts of depression. This module reveals how even small activities can help lift your mood and rebuild a sense of accomplishment. Through manageable steps, you’ll learn how to bring balance back into your day by combining fun with purposeful action. These strategies will make it easier to break free from cycles of inactivity.

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Did you know that a single thought can change your entire mood? This module shows you the powerful link between thoughts and feelings, helping you understand how automatic thoughts can shape your emotions. With practical exercises, you’ll learn to recognize and reframe these thoughts, giving you more control over your responses and fostering a positive outlook.

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What if you could break down any difficult situation to see why you feel the way you do? The ABC model is designed to help you do just that. By focusing on the Activating Event, your Beliefs, and the Consequences, you’ll gain insight into how your thoughts drive your feelings and actions. You’ll learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts and see things more clearly, giving you a tool to navigate life’s ups and downs.

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Certain thinking patterns can make challenges feel even bigger. Do you ever catch yourself in all-or-nothing thinking, or jumping to conclusions? This module introduces common unhelpful thinking styles and shows you how to recognize and reframe them. By becoming aware of these patterns, you’ll feel more balanced and grounded when facing challenges.

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Think of yourself as a detective investigating your own thoughts. This module walks you through questioning and challenging negative beliefs, gathering evidence for and against them, and exploring alternative perspectives. By examining your beliefs, you’ll develop a more balanced view and gain a sense of control over your mental health.

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Imagine reaching the “end result” of all your thought-challenging efforts: balanced thinking that empowers you emotionally. This module guides you in creating constructive, realistic thoughts to replace negativity. With practice, you’ll see how a shift in perspective can lead to greater emotional stability and resilience.

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Ever wonder why certain thoughts and emotions feel so deeply ingrained? Core beliefs—the underlying ideas you hold about yourself, others, and the world—shape many of your automatic thoughts. This module helps you identify these core beliefs, understand where they come from, and begin the process of reshaping them. You’ll be on your way to building a more positive and realistic outlook.

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