Feeling “blue” or sad is a normal response to life’s challenges and disappointments. In order to be successful at managing depression, we need to understand it.

Depression is not the same as normal sadness because it overwhelms a person’s ability to function in everyday life. Unrelenting feelings of hopelessness and helplessness make even the simplest things, like getting up in the morning, difficult.

This in-depth e-learning course series provides you with a foundational understanding of the many facets of depression so you will be become more adept at managing depression in  yourself or to support others.

The 4-part Managing Depression Series includes the following:

• Part 1: Understanding Depression
• Part 2: Managing Depression
• Part 3: Tips and Strategies for Managing The Blues
• Part 4: How to Support Someone Suffering from Depression

Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Bot, C. Psych., Psychoanalyst