Major depressive disorderfeature:

Major depressive disorder is a severe and persistent mood disorder, the core manifestations of which are prolonged low mood, loss of interest, mental fatigue and hopelessness. Patients may lose interest in things they used to enjoy, become unmotivated in daily life, and often feel guilty, self-deprecating, and even have suicidal thoughts. This emotional state lasts for at least two weeks and significantly affects work, interpersonal relationships and life functions. Common accompanying symptoms include insomnia or hypersomnia, weight changes, difficulty concentrating, slow reaction, etc. Major depression is not a temporary "bad mood" or "low", but a deep-seated and widespread psychological illness that often makes patients feel trapped in darkness and unable to extricate themselves. It may be caused by genetic factors, major life events, physiological changes or long-term stress, or there may be no obvious cause. Treatment usually includes medication, psychotherapy (such as CBT) and lifestyle intervention. Timely intervention is critical to recovery.

Course Objectives:

Help students recognize and identify the core symptoms and negative thinking patterns of major depression, and use cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) helps rebuild positive thinking and alleviate deep depression and feelings of hopelessness. The course will guide participants to gradually regain interest, regulate their daily routines and energy levels, and cultivate self-care and a sense of hope. Combined with music therapy and Taoist breathing exercises, it will establish a multi-dimensional healing support system.

Lesson 48:Overcoming the "feeling of powerlessness" — Understanding major depression

Being powerless is not laziness, it's that you are fighting an inner storm.

You don't choose major depression, but you can choose to understand it.

Even if you can't do anything, you still deserve to be treated gently.

Lesson 49:Challenging negative automatic thoughts

It’s not that you think too badly, but your mind is used to assuming darkness.

You can learn to stand outside of your thoughts without being consumed by them.

It's a sign of courage to question those who belittle you.

Lesson 50:Activate "life perception" and joy ability

Joy does not come suddenly, but is reawakened little by little.

Perceiving life means reopening the window to the world.

Even if you just smell the fragrance of a flower, you are having a conversation with depression.

Lesson 51:Reestablishing social connections and daily rhythms

Rhythm and connection are not constraints, but ways for you to re-root in life.

You can set a little pace and then slowly follow it.

Human connection is not a burden, but an extended arm of healing.

No.Lesson 52:Hope Anchors and Long-Term Self-Care Plans

Hope may not necessarily be ahead; it may also be hidden in some detail of today.

Long-term care isn’t about a complicated plan, it’s about being willing to be gentle with yourself every day.

You can learn to be there for yourself consistently, rather than just when you’re having a meltdown.

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