Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression

Learn how young people can manage low mood and depression.

In an times of upheaval and change, it’s understandable that many young people’s mental health may be particularly vulnerable.

On this course, young people, parents, carers, teachers, and other professionals can learn helpful, practical techniques to cope with low mood and depression. You’ll examine how to help young people structure their day and improve sleep and diet.

You’ll explore how to build positive family communication, and learn tips on how to manage your thoughts and feelings, building long-lasting resilience along the way.

This course is helpful for young people with low mood and depression and their parents and carers, or anyone who has contact with young people.

This course is helpful for young people with low mood and depression and their parents and carers, or anyone who has contact with young people.

• Identify practical ways to structure the day and promote healthy habits  to increase positive mood and reduce withdrawal 
• Explore the importance of self-care and modelling  adaptive and mood enhancing behaviours
• Engage in strategies for managing your  thoughts  and your feelings
• Apply helpful communication techniques to ensure conflict is kept to a minimum
• Reflect on how you can use this time as an opportunity for developing resilience