Depression can take many forms and have many causes. The goal of this program is to allow you to learn about your own Depression, but more importantly, to give you the tools and resources you need to help you feel more empowered to change your mood and build greater resilience. Take an assessment to get feedback on how you are doing or jump into the workshops to learn about depression. Check out the videos of others who are dealing with depression, and explore the e-library for in-depth information.

Depression can take many forms. Some people with depression lose all interest in socializing. Others isolate themselves from spouses, loved ones, friends, and coworkers. Depression can make it hard for you to sleep, or it can cause you to sleep too much. It can cause physical problems like headaches, stomach upsets, weight loss or weight gain, and chronic pain. It can cause you to feel jittery and agitated – or it can cause you to lose all your energy. Maybe worst of all, it can make it hard for you to reach out for help because you feel worthless or hopeless – and in extreme cases it can lead to thoughts of suicide. Studies have found that many active duty Soldiers and Marines were more depressed after deployment than before.

The Depression Assessment, and each of the related assessments below, takes about five minutes to complete; recommendations follow based on your results.

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In this workshop you can learn about depression and compare your personal experience with those of others by watching them share their stories. Choose an interactive exercise based on what you've learned to help make changes in your life.
 

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