How to recover from depression?

January 23, 2020 / BIOON / - in England, about one in six people say they will experience anxiety or depression at least once a week Some people experience very bad things in their life, which leads to inferiority and vulnerability, making them prone to depression. It is reported that people who experience a major depression have a lifetime risk of relapse of about 50% More and more people are facing mental health problems, and the awareness of effective treatment is enhanced, and the demand for services is correspondingly increased The important problem is that we need to develop new methods to help people manage and overcome their mental health problems so as to prevent them from reoccurring (image source: www Pixabay Com) in collaboration with NHS employees, scientists have developed "post treatment self-management" or smart to help people recover from depression Like other ways to prevent relapse, smart assumes that many people are still vulnerable to depression, so the recovery process is considered to be a treatment process at the same time This approach helps to prevent people from feeling frustrated and making them feel "back on track." Originally developed by psychologist Peter gollwitzer in the 1990s, the approach now supports behavioral change through so-called "implementation intentions," such as quitting smoking or more physical activity It aims to help people turn their behavior intention into habitual behavior We know how difficult it is to achieve good wishes (such as plans for almost every new year), and even harder when someone's mood and motivation are low As one participant said in the study, "I know what to do, but when I'm depressed, I just don't do it." Implementation intent works by linking specific situations to specific responses For example: "every night between 7 p.m and 9 p.m., I write down all the positive things that happened that day." They usually use "if Then.. " For example, "if I'm depressed, then I'll talk to my partner about why." Using smart interventions, people are encouraged to identify up to five implementation intentions It is important to be realistic and have an impact on people's health The best way to think is to think about five things that are important to you on a regular basis Then imagine what it would be like not to Mental health practitioners support the use of smart interventions in mental health services and encourage patients to share their intentions with friends or family who can support them Smart is just one of many ways to help people who are prone to depression stay in good shape, and researchers are doing more research to understand its effectiveness How five short intentions can help people recovering from depression stay on track