In this episode, Joseph and Paula define depression and delve into the realities of living with depression and how it can impact every aspect of life. The co-hosts explore a range of practical coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with it, from small everyday habits to more structured therapeutic approaches. They also discuss the importance of seeking professional help, breaking the stigma around mental health, and fostering supportive environments for those struggling with depression. Tune in to learn valuable tips that can help you or someone you care about find a path to healing.

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Resources used to create this episode:

31 Coping Skills for Depression (serenitymentalhealthcenters.com)

Depression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

Mental Health America’s Free Depression Screen: Depression Test – Free mental health tests from Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments (youtube.com)

If you are considering hurting yourself or taking your own life,

• In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• • You can use the Lifeline Chat. Services are free and confidential.

  • • The Lifeline Chat is 988LifeLine.org

• U.S. veterans or service members who are in crisis can call 988 and then press “1” for the Veterans Crisis Line.

• • Or text 838255.

• The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S. has a Spanish language phone line at 1-888-628-9454 (toll-free).

In this episode, Joseph and Paula discuss the habits that may be hindering your mental well-being. While many of us focus on building positive routines, it’s easy to overlook the small, everyday actions that might be working against us. The co-hosts explore behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low self-esteem, and negative thought patterns, and discuss why they’re so difficult to change. More importantly, they’ll provide actionable strategies to break these detrimental cycles and replace them with healthier, more supportive habits. Tune in to identify what might be holding you back and how to set yourself on the path to better mental health and overall wellness.