Programme Description
Space from Depression
This programme will help you to learn techniques to overcome and manage the symptoms of low mood and depression. Practical strategies help you to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and the unpleasant physical feelings and sometimes difficult emotions associated with depression. You can learn about:
- Tuning into mood
- Spotting thoughts/distorted thinking
- Boosting behaviour - motivation, activity levels
- Challenging negative thoughts
- Balanced core beliefs
Space from Depression consists of eight modules, complete these in your own time and at your own pace over approximately eight weeks. Each module contains text, video and audio clips as well as interactive and engaging activities that will help you to manage undesirable symptoms and regain control.
If you require immediate or urgent help please contact your local GP or your community support services, you can find these details on the 'Find Help' page.
Please note that you will need to use your University of Essex email address in order to sign up.
Your name and other sign up data for a self-help course will be recorded by the Student Wellbeing Service and kept confidential. Your personal course content is private to you and cannot be seen by anyone at all other than you.
Other more advanced SilverCloud progammes, for specific issues, are also available when you register with the Student Wellbeing Service.