University of Reading - Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People
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Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 5 weeks |
Total fee | ₹11,044 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website  |
Credential | Certificate |
Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 5 weeks
- Weekly study 3 hours
- 100% online Learn at your own pace
Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People at FutureLearn Course details
- Depression in teenagers can be long-lasting and have wide-ranging effects. Identifying such difficulties early on and offering appropriate support is key in bringing about positive change for young people. However parents and professionals are not always aware of key signs and symptoms of depression or what to do when teenagers are faced with such difficulties.
- This course will help you to recognise low mood and depression in teens, understand CBT - an evidence based treatment, discover practical techniques to help support young people and, access sources of further advice.
Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People at FutureLearn Curriculum
An introduction to adolescent depression
Welcome to the course
Thinking about adolescent development and what depression is (and isn?t)
Depression from different perspectives
Talking and making sense of depression
Review and reflect
The impact of lifestyle
Welcome to Week 2
Intervening with daily habits
Appetite and eating habits
The role of sleep
Exercising for the mind as well as the body
Review and reflect
Understanding and addressing behaviour patterns in depression
Welcome to Week 3
The importance of activity monitoring
How does what we do affect how we feel?
The importance of what's important to you
What can parents do: Reinforcement for behaviour
Getting the balance right
Review and reflect
Understanding and addressing thinking patterns in adolescent depression
Welcome to Week 4
Depressive thinking in action
Causes and consequences of thinking errors
Putting thoughts on trial
Challenges
Review and reflect
Family life and communication, seeking further help
Welcome to Week 5
Looking after yourself
Family communication
Planning for the future
Monitoring progress
Review and finding more help
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