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    Depression

    One in five New Zealanders experience depression in any given year. This course will help you if you're struggling with periods of sadness, loss of interest, poor concentration or feelings of worthlessness.

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    what people who completed the course have shared

    I'm so pleased I did this course. I feel like I now know a bit more about myself and what I can do to get through days where I am struggling, and I recognise signs, symptoms and triggers more. When I had a really dark day I was able to talk myself through it and think about things I learnt on the course.

    Depression course participant

    I love Just a Thought! It's helping me recognise unhelpful habits and give me alternative tools. I find the lessons really thought-provoking. Thank you for this online course. I'm really grateful.

    Depression course participant

    This course took away much of my shame and guilt about how I was feeling. I began to see that it could be managed. I felt a lot more hopeful and less burdened. The course was very straightforward, reassuring, and easy to understand.

    Depression course participant

    Great initiative acknowledging the significance of mental health and making help easy to access anonymously.

    Depression course participant

    Thank you, it helped a lot. The suggested activities were simple, and gave me hope that I could get better. I didn't have the energy to go and read books, so it was great to read your material, and easy to digest with a sad brain.

    Depression course participant

    I'm so pleased I did this course. I feel like I now know a bit more about myself and what I can do to get through days where I am struggling, and I recognise signs, symptoms and triggers more. When I had a really dark day I was able to talk myself through it and think about things I learnt on the course.

    Depression course participant

    I love Just a Thought! It's helping me recognise unhelpful habits and give me alternative tools. I find the lessons really thought-provoking. Thank you for this online course. I'm really grateful.

    Depression course participant

    Great initiative acknowledging the significance of mental health and making help easy to access anonymously.

    Depression course participant

    This course took away much of my shame and guilt about how I was feeling. I began to see that it could be managed. I felt a lot more hopeful and less burdened. The course was very straightforward, reassuring, and easy to understand.

    Depression course participant

    Thank you, it helped a lot. The suggested activities were simple, and gave me hope that I could get better. I didn't have the energy to go and read books, so it was great to read your material, and easy to digest with a sad brain.

    Depression course participant

    Overview

    You'll learn skills using Online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) that will help you reduce your symptoms of depression, and find a more positive path forward, both in the short and the long term.

    Course length:
    6 parts

    You can take this course at your own pace. However, we recommend a week per lesson - so you can practise what you've learnt.

    COURSE CONTENT

    Part 1

    Understanding depression and low mood.

    Part 2

    Monitor your thoughts and activities.

    Part 3

    Learn to improve your activities and thoughts.

    Part 4

    Facing fears.

    Part 4

    Being assertive.

    Part 6

    Preventing relapse.

    What to expect

    Engaging 
Stories

    Gain understanding of your own challenges and learn helpful skills by following our characters' stories as they learn to look after their mental health.

    Interactive
Lessons

    These interactive lessons help you reflect on what you've learnt and how it may apply to your life.

    Extra Resources

    Including additional activities and information you can download and complete between lessons.

    Track Your
Progress

    Keep track of your progress and see how the course is helping you by answering a few questions at the start of your course and along the way.

    Our courses are free.

    Start anytime that suits you.

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