Depression Psychoeducation

Question 1

Depression is a common illness; 1 in 4 men & 1 in 6 women will experience major depression

Question 2

Depression is common among veterans who seek services from VA

Question 3

Depression tends to impact our ability to function day to day

Question 4

Depression is treatable, most ppl treated for depression improve; medication & talk therapies have been shown to successfully treat depression (meds can help with somatic sxs like sleep & appetite)

Question 5

IPT is one psychotherapy that is effective in treating depression

Question 6

Depression impacts how you feel (sad/depressed), how you act (hard to function), think (hopeless, helpless) & physical sxs (appetite, sleep)