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Depression is a whole-body illness: It involves the body, mood, and thoughts. In this group, you can learn how to recognize, understand, and better manage patterns of feeling, thinking and behaving to help you live a more satisfying life. You will also learn how to focus on pleasure, goal setting, and define your values, all of which can help improve your mood.
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Learn about what Low Mood and Depression are; including skills to better manage your low mood and depression and how to:
alleviate low mood and depression in the moment challenge your depressive thoughts change behaviours that maintain low mood and depression using mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, and self-compassionRegister on GoSignMeUp.
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Do you want help to better understand your thoughts and emotions? Are you actively seeking relief from feelings of distress?