Depression Management

 

Training Time

 

Mondays in Willmar

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Thursdays in Litchfield

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

Groups meet weekly at the Woodland Centers offices in Willmar or Litchfield. Each Module takes 4 meetings, so completion of all four modules takes about 4 months.

 

To participate in the training, you do not have to be involved with individual therapy or be taking medication but it is all right if you are.

 

What is depression?

Depression is a condition that affects your thinking, emotions, and physical health.

 

Symptoms of depression include:

 

• loss of energy
• loss of interest in activities
• sadness
• changes in appetite and weight
• problems focusing
• self-criticism
• hopelessness
• withdrawal from others
• irritability
• problems making decisions
• sleep problems
• thoughts of death or suicide

 

Depression Management Training

 

• Learn about depression and how to decrease the chances of becoming depressed in the future.
• Learn what may have contributed to how your depression started and why it is difficult to get out of it.
• Learn coping skills to manage your depression and reduce its negative effects on your life.

 

Depression Management is available in the following county:

• Kandiyohi
• Meeker