Depression FAQs
Learn about the signs, symptoms, and treatment options.
November 19, 2020
Hong Nguyen, PhD
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Elizabeth Sauber, PhD.
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Cultural/diversity issues play a significant role in therapy. Reported experiences of microaggressions in the therapeutic setting are common among patients seeking mental health treatment (Davis et al., 2016) and among mental health providers (deMayo, 1997). Microaggressions have been associated with lack of treatment engagement (Crawford, 2011) and poor working alliance (Owen et al., 2010).
Tips to Manage Depression
Depression can make you feel like nothing will help, or that any relief will be temporary, and it can create a cycle of maladaptive thinking, feeling, and doing (or non-doing). However, depression is treatable, and in addition to psychiatric treatment and therapy, there are steps you can take to cope with depression.
October 22, 2020
October 8, 2020
David Pantalone, PhD
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This presentation provides an overview of the content needed for cultural competence in mental health practice with sexual minority clients.
Understanding Depression - Short Video
A quick overview of depression symptoms and treatment.
