Diagnosis & Treatment of Depression: Behavioral Activation Strategies

Course overview

Psychologists have found that there is a close relationship between our activity and our mood. People who are depressed tend to do less overall and so they have fewer opportunities to feel pleasure, mastery, and connection. This workshop will present an overview of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder and discuss relevant assessment tools. Participants will be introduced to the tenets of behavioral activation as one of the most evidenced-based approaches for depression. Behavioral activation strategies such as activity scheduling, ACE, pacing yourself, and credits lists will be explored. Case studies and video demonstrations will highlight these core strategies. You'll leave this training with a systematic & effective approach to implementing behavioral activation strategies to better help your clients with depression.