Depression Treatment Tips: Getting Started #shorts

Depression is very common and there are effective tips and strategies for managing it. Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, the Chief Medical Officer at The Jed Foundation, outlines different options for treating depression, including group or individual therapy, and emphasizes how important it is to keep an open mind when exploring different types of treatments. Other strategies for managing depression include exercising regularly, engaging in group therapy, and reaching out to your community.

Dr. Erickson-Schroth also shares insight on how isolation can worsen depression. It's important to stay in with contact friends and family, engage in support activities, and reach out to your primary care provider, who can look into any medical issues you might be experiencing.

Learn more about diagnosing, treating, and managing depression: https://jedfoundation.org/understanding-sadness-and-depression/

The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation's teens and young adults. If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone now, text HOME to 741-741 for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988.

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