CBT for Depression Treatment Series Week 7
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In these content segments, Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes provides a week-by-week guide to depression treatment. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and discusses the impact of physical health on emotional well-being and energy levels. Dr. Snipes encourages viewers to pay attention to setbacks and exhaustion that may arise from processing traumatic events. She reviews meditation and distress tolerance skills to help viewers get into their wise mind.
The top three symptoms of depression (energy, sleep, and mood) are discussed, with Dr. Snipes acknowledging that energy levels may drop during the intense phase of processing. Cognitive distortions worksheets are reviewed to identify themes, and the loss that was started to be processed in the previous week is discussed.
Dr. Snipes also highlights the impact of poor liver and kidney functioning on mood, energy, and cognition. She mentions that factors like viral hepatitis or excessive alcohol consumption can affect mental health, even without kidney disease. The reciprocal impact of hormone imbalances and moods is explored, as well as the concept of systematic desensitization.
Throughout the week, viewers are encouraged to continue practicing mindfulness, completing worksheets, and collecting baseline data on their symptoms. Dr. Snipes emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and engaging in activities that bring happiness and provide a respite from distress. Monitoring thoughts for cognitive distortions is crucial, as fatigue can lead to pessimism. The goal for the week is to continue processing grief and connecting past losses to current feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and depression. The ultimate aim is to find ways to improve the future and prevent the past from dragging one down.
In these content segments, Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes provides a week-by-week guide to depression treatme