Course in Psychology of Depression and Mental Health

Learn evidence based methods in our depression psychology course and gain practical CBT, behavioral activation, mindfulness, and ACT tools to identify, manage, and prevent relapses, restore motivation, and improve emotional well being with a clear, professional, applied approach.

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Course in Psychology of Depression and Mental Health

Do you feel a constant weight holding you back? Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed and feel trapped in apathy? Depression is more than just 'feeling sad', it is a complex disorder that affects your mental health, energy, and worldview. But there is a path out grounded in science.

This course is your essential guide to understanding and confronting depression. It is not a substitute for therapy, but a powerful complement. We provide clear psychoeducation about what depression is, its risk factors and neurobiology, so you can stop blaming yourself and begin to act.

We focus on the most effective therapeutic strategies. You will discover Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 'CBT', the gold standard for treating depression. You will learn to identify and modify negative thoughts through cognitive restructuring and to break the inactivity cycle with Behavioral Activation, the fastest technique to regain motivation.

We will explore third generation therapies such as Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 'ACT' to help you manage difficult emotions with self compassion. You will learn coping skills, stress management, and relapse prevention strategies. This course gives you psychological tools to build resilience and recover emotional wellbeing. It also offers practical exercises, real life examples, and guided practices for daily use.

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What will you learn in this course?

  • 💡 To understand what depression is, its symptoms, its causes (neurobiology), and how to distinguish it from sadness.
  • 🧠 The foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change negative thought patterns.
  • 🏃‍♂️ To apply Behavioral Activation, the most powerful technique to break the cycle of inactivity and regain motivation.
  • 🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness strategies and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to manage difficult emotions with self-compassion.
  • 💪 Practical coping skills for stress management and building long-term resilience.
  • 🔄 To design a relapse prevention plan to maintain your emotional well-being and care for your mental health.

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The course syllabus includes:

👨🏻‍🏫 14 Topics
TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION
25 Lessons02:02:32
Recognize signs and causes of depression, distinguish sadness from disorder, understand neurobiology and DSM-5, and apply practical strategies for self-care, changing beliefs and when to seek professional help

1.1. Historical evolution of depression and its forms of treatment

Trace the evolution of depression from spiritual explanations and punishments to physical theories and the rise of modern psychotherapy, and how causes and treatments changed over history.

05:11

1.2. Difference between sadness and depression

Distinguish sadness from depression and recognize persistent signs that indicate when to seek professional help

05:40

1.3. Identification and diagnosis of clinical depression

You will recognize the emotional, physical, and behavioral signs of major depressive disorder and understand the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria.

05:04

1.4. Depression and somatic symptoms

You will recognize the physical symptoms of depression, understand why they delay diagnosis, and learn about the combined medical and psychotherapeutic approach to improve recovery.

04:35

1.5. Depression from the brain. Structures, chemistry, and paths to recovery

You will see how depression alters brain structures and neurotransmitters, what factors worsen it and which daily habits promote recovery and emotional balance.

05:33

1.6. How beliefs are formed and their impact on emotional well-being

You will identify how beliefs form, how they influence your emotions, and how to transform them with mindful practice to reduce mental rigidity and relieve suffering

04:59

1.7. Rigidity in life plans and its impact on emotional well-being

Learn how to identify and loosen a rigid life plan to reduce distress, adapt to the unexpected, and prioritize well being, relationships and personal growth.

05:33

1.8. The three mental focuses that fuel emotional distress

Identify the three mental patterns that sustain distress and learn to transform them so you stop getting stuck in losses, a sense of scarcity, and fear of losing what matters.

04:29

1.9. Somatization in depression

Learn what somatization in depression is, common physical symptoms, its link to stress and anxiety, and how to address emotional causes for more effective treatment.

05:14

1.10. Conscious choice as a tool for modifying emotional distress

Detect and stop automatic emotional reactions, question interpretations, choose conscious responses, and build habits that turn distress into emotional well being.

04:58

1.11. Levels of depression: mild, moderate, and severe

Identify and distinguish mild, moderate, and severe depression: symptoms, functional impact, and when to seek urgent or early professional help.

04:51

1.12. The link between rest and emotional health

Learn why insomnia and depression reinforce each other, how to recognize them, and practical steps to improve sleep and support emotional recovery.

04:57

1.13. Internal reconstruction: how to transform the beliefs that fuel distress

Identify and transform limiting beliefs, weaken negative thoughts with new responses, use questions that broaden perspective and reinforce kinder, more realistic ideas.

04:45

1.14. Risk factors and triggers

You will recognize how biological, psychosocial, and environmental factors interact to cause depression, its neurochemical effects, and the physical and social signs to watch for.

05:21

1.15. Rebuilding identity: a key tool for emotional transformation

Learn to separate fleeting emotions from your identity, create a more authentic self, and align thoughts and actions to transform your emotional wellbeing.

05:40

1.16. The importance of timely diagnosis

You will recognize the signs of depression in time, distinguish temporary sadness from a disorder, know when to seek professional help and which specialists to consult.

04:19

1.17. Rediscovering identity to escape emotional suffering

You will tell apart your deeper self from passing feelings and learn to visualize and strengthen personal qualities to redefine your identity.

04:39

1.18. Don't self-medicate, seek specialized support

You will recognize the risks of self medication in anxiety and depression and know when and how to seek safe professional help.

05:04

1.19. Rebuilding identity from a conscious perspective

How to separate emotions and roles from your true self, identify inner qualities, and create a personal compass to redefine your identity and guide decisions.

04:29

1.20. Rediscovering personal identity: a step toward transformation

Review and redesign your identity: create a guiding figure from your values, distinguish passing emotions from your essence, and choose habits and affirmations that reflect your authentic self

04:54

1.21. How to redefine your internal rules to feel good about yourself

Identify and replace internal rules that block your well-being with habits that let you feel calm, courageous, and secure without depending on others.

04:38

1.22. Rebuilding identity from within: a path to emotional well-being

Learn how to identify and question limiting beliefs, envision and prioritize the values of your ideal role model, and practice affirmations and habits that help you rebuild a healthier, more coherent identity.

05:40

1.23. Self-care and support networks

Discover practical self care habits: omega 3 nutrition, daily exercise, regular sleep, support networks, early detection, and ways to reduce negative news and content on social media.

03:28

1.24. Recommended physical exercises

How to choose and practice cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, balance and high intensity exercises, with examples and tips to adapt the routine to your level.

04:00

1.25. Coping and prevention strategies

How to reduce anxiety with breathing and relaxation techniques, set realistic goals, and seek therapeutic support to prevent relapses.

04:31

TOPIC 2: TYPES OF DEPRESSION
10 Lessons00:49:28
You will recognize types and symptoms of depression and related disorders, their causes and treatments, signs in children, adolescents, pregnant people and older adults, how to distinguish grief from depression and when to seek professional help.

2.1. Types of depression

You will identify different types of depression, their symptoms, causal factors, and treatment options to recognize and guide management for each case.

08:21

2.2. Depression in children and adolescents

You will detect signs of depression in children and teens, recognize risk factors, assess family impact, and know when and how to seek professional help and school support.

04:01

2.3. Depression in creative minds

Why high creativity is often linked to greater emotional vulnerability and how to apply self-care and support strategies to protect mental health

04:41

2.4. Cyclothymia: a mild but persistent mood disorder

You will detect the ups and downs typical of cyclothymia, recognize symptoms and risks, distinguish it from bipolar disorder, and learn about diagnosis, treatment strategies, and habits to stabilize mood.

04:25

2.5. Bipolar disorder

You will identify signs of mania, depression, and mixed states, learn causes, risk factors, and practical treatments to manage bipolar disorder and prevent relapses.

04:45

2.6. Depression due to pain or grief

How to tell normal grief from clinical depression, spot warning signs, and know when to seek professional help.

04:33

2.7. Prenatal and postpartum depression

Identify signs of prenatal and postpartum depression, the impact on mother and baby, and which treatments and supports to seek early.

04:46

2.8. Persistent depression in children and adolescents

You will identify signs of persistent depressive disorder in children and adolescents, understand risk factors, and learn intervention and family support strategies

04:28

2.9. Depression in the elderly

Detect signs and causes of depression in older adults, distinguish it from normal aging, identify risk factors, and know when and how to seek evaluation and treatment.

04:43

2.10. Major depression

You will recognize the symptoms and diagnostic criteria of major depressive disorder, its course and risk of relapse, and learn treatment and follow up strategies to prevent future episodes.

04:45

TOPIC 3: HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION
15 Lessons01:24:19
You will identify and challenge negative thoughts, use CBT and ACT techniques, engage in behavioral activation and healthy habits, transform your inner dialogue, and reconnect with purpose to reduce depression.

3.1. Understanding how depressive thoughts work

Detect and question negative automatic thoughts, learn cognitive defusion techniques to distance yourself from self criticism and stop rumination that fuels depression.

06:09

3.2. Recognizing the repetitive emotional circuit: a key to overcoming distress

You will identify the hidden emotional cycle in sadness or anxiety, recognize the tipping point between emotions, and apply gratitude, acceptance and a visual framework to interrupt the automatic reaction.

05:28

3.3. How to control negative thoughts and the inner voice

How to recognize and transform your self critical inner dialogue to reduce anxiety, improve health and practice self compassion with practical exercises.

05:09

3.4. Strengthening self-esteem to manage criticism

You will develop healthy self-esteem to recognize your worth, filter criticism, reclaim your inner voice, and strengthen emotional resilience against past wounds.

04:09

3.5. Transforming the belief system to promote emotional recovery

You will identify and question limiting beliefs, trace their origin, and learn to reframe them to reduce emotional vulnerability and gain mental flexibility.

04:55

3.6. Psychological strategies to modify mental patterns

You will stop identifying with depressive thoughts and learn CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and creative techniques to question them, create distance, and regain control of your inner dialogue.

07:21

3.7. Behavioral activation: breaking the cycle of inactivity

Use behavioral activation to reintroduce pleasurable activities, set small goals, build routines, and use exercise as an antidepressant by acting despite low motivation.

06:43

3.8. Regulating physical habits to promote well-being

Practical strategies to improve mood through the body: regular meals, sleep hygiene, sun exposure and daily movement that complement depression treatment.

06:05

3.9. Reviewing beliefs to transform emotional distress

Question limiting beliefs with the Socratic method: identify distortions, check evidence, explore their origin and reduce their emotional impact.

04:54

3.10. Regaining social connection

How to break out of isolation from depression with small steps: reconnect with safe relationships, express emotions, and use social activities to regain meaning and belonging.

06:12

3.11. Emotional approach: healing past wounds

Identify and heal the emotional wounds that sustain depression, acknowledge hidden guilt and anger, validate your inner victim, and use practical techniques like journaling, breathwork, movement, and forgiveness to free yourself

06:56

3.12. Opening up to pain without running away from it: gradual emotional exposure

How to open up to emotional pain with mindfulness and gradual exposure, increase tolerance for uncertainty, and use feeling of being fed up as motivation to act despite discomfort.

03:51

3.13. The meaning of depression: a call for change

You will recognize signs of depression as a call to reassess relationships, work and values, and learn practical steps to redesign a life aligned with your essence and regain purpose and creativity.

04:56

3.14. The importance of professional help

You will recognize signs of depression, learn about effective evidence-based therapies, and when and how to seek safe professional treatment.

05:31

3.15. The recovery process: hope, patience, and perseverance

Manage negative thoughts, maintain progress through practices like mindfulness and healthy routines, and live with vulnerability without giving up.

06:00

TOPIC 4: COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION IN DEPRESSION
20 Lessons01:14:54
Use CBT techniques to assess and change thoughts and behaviors that maintain depression, use self monitoring and the ABC model, activate routines, involve supports, coordinate treatment and prevent relapse.

4.1. Introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy (Cbt)

How to use CBT to identify and change thoughts and behaviors that sustain depression, with practical techniques and between session assignments.

03:51

4.2. How to apply cognitive behavioral techniques in primary care.

Practical application of cognitive-behavioral strategies in primary care: psychoeducation, routine reactivation, strengthening social support, and referral and follow-up criteria.

03:48

4.3. Why educating patients and their families about depression improves treatment.

How to explain depression as a treatable illness, use clear examples and practical resources, include the patient's support network, and clarify treatment to reduce guilt, improve adherence, and promote patient acceptance.

03:44

4.4. Addressing false beliefs that hinder patient recovery

Identify and debunk common myths about depression to show it is a serious disorder, not a weakness or attention seeking, and to explain how treatments support recovery.

03:24

4.5. How to detect negative behaviors that reinforce depression

Identify and modify behaviors that maintain depression using self monitoring, functional analysis and graded planning to prioritize effective changes in cognitive behavioral therapy

03:53

4.6. The importance of social and family support in treatment

Identify behaviors that maintain depression, use self monitoring and functional analysis to map them and plan gradual changes within cognitive behavioral therapy.

04:09

4.7. Techniques for assessing history, symptoms, and baseline depression

Identify and mobilize family and community support networks to assist patients with depression, improve treatment adherence, and enhance their well-being.

03:32

4.8. Practical tools for identifying thoughts and emotions

How to conduct a cognitive behavioral clinical assessment: detailed interview, standardized scales, medical history, functional analysis, self monitoring and ongoing evaluation to guide effective interventions.

03:09

4.9. How to interpret thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in therapy

You will use the emotional thermometer, the ABC record, self-monitoring records, standardized scales and restructuring worksheets to identify distortions, change thoughts and measure your therapeutic progress.

03:10

4.10. Recognizing distorted thoughts and their emotional effect

You will identify the ABC model, restructure automatic thoughts, map behaviors with functional analysis, and use visual records to change beliefs that affect emotions and actions.

04:43

4.11. Cognitive restructuring, relaxation, gradual exposure, among others

You will identify common cognitive distortions in depression and learn to record, question, and replace them with more realistic thoughts to reduce distress.

06:33

4.12. Tools for measuring and controlling negative emotions

Learn and apply core CBT techniques for treating depression: cognitive restructuring, the ABC model, self monitoring, relaxation, exposure, behavioral activation and problem solving.

02:35

4.13. How to design a personalized plan and evaluate its progress

Use the emotional thermometer to identify and measure the intensity of negative emotions, record levels, and activate analysis and self care strategies before they escalate.

02:54

4.14. Importance of resuming healthy routines in patient recovery

Design a CBT treatment plan from initial assessment to discharge: tools, priorities, goals, practical techniques and follow up to prevent relapse.

02:38

4.15. Encouraging assertiveness, emotional expression, and criticism management

Gradually resume daily routines to improve mood, reduce anxiety, and regain motivation through behavioral activation and a weekly schedule of simple, rewarding activities.

03:18

4.16. Practical steps for facing and resolving difficult situations.

Build social and emotional skills such as assertiveness, recognizing and expressing emotions, managing criticism and practicing difficult conversations to boost confidence and improve relationships.

03:36

4.17. When and how to recommend complementary pharmacological treatment

Use a six step technique to address problems related to depression, design an action plan, and regain personal control and effectiveness.

02:40

4.18. Practical guidelines on how to structure therapy sessions.

Integrate cognitive behavioral therapy and medication for depression: when to refer to a doctor, explain timing and effects, and coordinate follow up to speed recovery.

04:32

4.19. Criteria for discharge and strategies to prevent relapse.

How to plan the frequency and duration of CBT sessions for depression and adapt their structure and pace according to severity, therapeutic goals and patient response.

04:37

4.20. The importance of teamwork in achieving optimal therapeutic results

CBT discharge criteria for depression and practical relapse prevention tools: warning signs, self-monitoring, cognitive restructuring, support networks, and a personalized action plan.

04:08

TOPIC 5: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION
15 Lessons01:12:38
You will detect and distinguish childhood and adolescent depression, its factors and explanatory models, assess age-specific signs, manage referrals and design integrated family, school and therapeutic interventions.

5.1. Overview of depression in children and adolescents

You will learn to recognize and distinguish childhood depression as a symptom or disorder, its historical development and risk factors, to promote early detection and timely care.

03:29

5.2. Theoretical perspectives on depression

Gain a comprehensive understanding of psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, biological, and systemic models of depression in children and adolescents and how to integrate them into clinical practice.

04:51

5.3. Factors that influence the onset of depression in children and adolescents

You will identify the biological, psychosocial, and cultural factors that influence childhood and adolescent depression, and how family and community context shapes its onset and access to care

04:43

5.4. Clinical manifestations according to developmental stage

How to recognize signs of depression at each stage of child and adolescent development, detect risks like self-harm or psychosomatic symptoms, and know when to refer for professional care

04:56

5.5. Diagnosis and clinical tools

Identify signs, combine self and informant reports, apply DSM criteria, and consider subtypes and cultural context when diagnosing depression in children and adolescents

05:19

5.6. Comprehensive treatment of depression in minors

How to address child and adolescent depression comprehensively: effective psychotherapeutic techniques, medication criteria and safeguards, and practical involvement of family, school and community.

05:35

5.7. Prevention, prognosis, and school reintegration in childhood and adolescent depression

Detect early signs of depression in children and implement school and family strategies to support recovery, prevent chronic progression, and coordinate professional support

05:04

5.8. Influence of the family environment on the onset of depression

You will identify how family instability triggers childhood depression, recognize signs such as hypervigilance, insomnia or remarks like I hate Saturdays, and apply effective family interventions.

05:25

5.9. School factors as emotional triggers

You will identify how bullying and comparisons at school cause anxiety and depression and which detection and intervention strategies can protect the emotional wellbeing of children and adolescents

05:11

5.10. Effective strategies for early detection in the school environment

Detect early signs of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents, use classroom observation tools, and follow clear referral pathways to psychological support.

05:19

5.11. Emotional indicators expressed in the body

You will detect physical signs of emotional distress in children and adolescents, recognize anhedonia, and know how to respond with empathy for early detection and intervention.

05:31

5.12. Essential elements of clinical diagnosis

Assess depression in children and adolescents through interviews with parents and the child, observation, comparing accounts, and identifying stressors to plan a comprehensive intervention.

06:18

5.13. Role of the support network: family, school, and community

How to create and coordinate a family, school, and community network that validates children's emotions, detects warning signs, and supports the child with active listening and age-appropriate solutions

03:16

5.14. Therapeutic tools at home

Create routines, teach breathing techniques and family games to regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and strengthen the child's emotional connection and sense of safety.

03:28

5.15. The importance of the emotional bridge

How to build a safe emotional bridge with children: active listening, avoiding comparisons, validating emotions and daily presence to foster self esteem and resilience.

04:13

TOPIC 6 PSYCHOGERIATRICS AND DEPRESSION IN THE ELDERLY
11 Lessons00:53:10
Detect and distinguish normal and pathological aging, identify depression, anxiety and dementia in older adults, use geriatric scales and interviews, assess suicide risk and design comprehensive personalized interventions.

6.1. Introduction to psychogeriatrics

How to assess and distinguish normal and pathological aging in older adults, recognize signs of depression, anxiety and dementia, and use comprehensive approaches to improve their mental health and quality of life

04:47

6.2. Overview of depression in older adults

Recognize signs and differences between sadness and depression in older adults, learn key criteria, physical symptoms and warning signs for diagnosis and early referral.

04:42

6.3. Epidemiology of depression in older adults

Identify signs and risk factors for depression in older adults, understand underdiagnosis, and learn steps for early detection and referral.

04:27

6.4. Etiology and risk factors

You will identify causes and risk factors for depression in older adults and learn to distinguish primary from secondary depression, assess biological, medical, and psychosocial contributions, and apply a comprehensive, personalized approach.

05:09

6.5. Clinical presentation and specific symptoms

Identify depression in older adults through emotional signs, somatic complaints, loss of interest, and changes in sleep and appetite to improve clinical detection

04:33

6.6. Differential diagnosis and clinical challenges

Differentiate depression from medical illness, cognitive impairment, and vascular depression in older adults, and learn which tests and clinical signs guide timely diagnosis

04:59

6.7. Diagnostic tools and assessment scales

Recognize depression in older adults: use and assess scales such as the GDS, distinguish somatic symptoms, interpret results considering comorbidities and cognition, and perform a comprehensive clinical and social assessment.

05:19

6.8. Suicide in older adults: early detection and prevention

Detect signs of suicide risk in older adults, identify risk and protective factors, and provide an empathetic multidisciplinary initial response after an attempt

04:37

6.9. Comprehensive treatment of depression in older adults

Assess and treat depression in older adults: antidepressant safety, managing comorbidities and polypharmacy, when to consider ECT and tailored psychotherapy with family support to improve adherence and quality of life.

05:10

6.10. Support and care network

How to provide comprehensive mental health care for older adults: identify and prevent depression, support and relieve caregiver burden, and apply practical tools and active aging strategies.

04:34

6.11. Clinical cases and integration of learning

Detect and diagnose depression in older adults through case analysis, an adapted geriatric interview, and integrated use of scales and complementary tests.

04:53

TOPIC 7: DEPRESSION IN PREGNANCY AND POST-PARTUM [PERINATAL DEPRESSION]
10 Lessons00:47:30
You will detect and distinguish baby blues, perinatal depression and related disorders, use the EPDS and Whooley tools, interpret scores, assess risks, and refer or recommend safe multidisciplinary treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding

7.1. Introduction to perinatal depression

You will identify and differentiate perinatal depression and baby blues, recognize symptoms, prevalence and risks, and know when to refer for clinical care from pregnancy through one year postpartum

04:48

7.2. Classification of perinatal affective disorders

Identify signs and differences among perinatal depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD, and when to seek evaluation and treatment

05:18

7.3. Risk factors in perinatal depression

You will identify the risk factors for perinatal depression before, during, and after pregnancy to facilitate early detection and timely intervention.

04:18

7.4. Etiology and factors involved in perinatal depression

Identify biological, psychological, and social factors that explain perinatal depression and how to guide prevention and early intervention.

05:07

7.5. Impact of perinatal depression

Identify the consequences of perinatal depression for the mother, baby and family, and learn key strategies for early detection and comprehensive care.

04:26

7.6. Diagnosis and clinical screening

Detect perinatal depression early through screening with EPDS and Whooley, interpret scores and risk signs, and learn empathetic questions to distinguish normal symptoms from clinical signs.

04:35

7.7. Intervention and treatment in perinatal depression

How to assess and treat perinatal depression: individualized, multidisciplinary approach, safe pharmacological management during pregnancy and lactation, and psychological therapies and social support.

04:28

7.8. Prevention and comprehensive management

How to detect, prevent and support perinatal depression: prenatal screening, psychoeducation, clinical follow up and psychological intervention focused on the mother and her environment

04:35

7.9. Clinical cases and specific approaches

Assess and treat perinatal depression and complex cases: perinatal grief, adolescent pregnancy, detect and refer postpartum psychosis, and apply psychotherapeutic and interdisciplinary interventions tailored to each woman.

05:27

7.10. Conclusion and final considerations

Identify signs of perinatal depression, provide screening and care pathways, and raise awareness among families and care teams to ensure early detection and comprehensive support.

04:28

TOPIC 8: POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION. DETECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND PREVENTION FROM A COMPREHENSIVE PERSPECT
9 Lessons00:45:02
Identify signs and differences between baby blues and postpartum depression, assess risks and contributing factors, use the EPDS, and apply prevention, early detection, referral, and support measures.

8.1. Introduction to perinatal mental health

Identify signs and differences between baby blues and postpartum depression, understand risks and impact on mother and baby, and learn prevention, detection, and referral measures during the perinatal period.

04:58 🔒

8.2. Epidemiology and prevalence

How to identify perinatal depression: prevalence, risk factors and key points for early detection and follow-up in different settings.

04:59 🔒

8.3. Clinical features of postpartum depression

How to recognize emotional, cognitive and behavioral symptoms of postpartum depression, its link to anxiety, effects on mother and baby bonding, and when to seek early help

05:11 🔒

8.4. Risk factors

Identify biological, psychological, obstetric and social risk factors that increase the likelihood of perinatal depression and learn how to prevent and detect it early.

05:10 🔒

8.5. Early detection and clinical assessment

Early identification of perinatal depression using the EPDS, screening, key clinical questions and psychosocial environment assessment to detect risks and refer to mental health care

05:36 🔒

8.6. Intervention and treatment

How to identify and treat perinatal depression with psychoeducation, psychotherapy, safe medication options, sleep strategies, mindfulness, and breastfeeding support to protect mother and baby.

05:52 🔒

8.7. Prevention and support networks

Detect and prevent perinatal depression through close support, primary care screening, support groups, and postpartum programs that include partners and community services.

04:42 🔒

8.8. Consequences of non-intervention

How untreated perinatal depression increases suicide risk, harms infant growth and bonding, promotes developmental problems and intergenerational transmission, and why timely intervention matters.

04:13 🔒

8.9. Conclusions and projections

You will recognize perinatal depression symptoms, use the Edinburgh scale, identify risk factors, and apply empathetic, comprehensive strategies for early detection and maternal and infant support.

04:21 🔒

TOPIC 9: DEPRESSION DUE TO GRIEF
11 Lessons00:51:39
You will distinguish sadness, grief and melancholy, process mourning from a psychoanalytic perspective, transform affective energy after loss and support clinical symbolization to prevent chronicity

9.1. Grief as a normal psychological experience

Differentiating sadness, grief and melancholia: when they are normal, when pathological, and how the mourning process is worked through in psychoanalysis.

05:22 🔒

9.2. The psychological work of grief

How to transform affective energy after a loss: processes of libidinal detachment, distinguishing real from unconscious loss, and reframing mnemonic traces to reorganize internal bonds.

04:39 🔒

9.3. The libidinal economy of grief

You will identify how grief involves withdrawing emotional energy from the lost object, facing the intermediate void and redirecting that energy toward new bonds and life projects.

04:59 🔒

9.4. Health criteria in the grieving process

Accept the loss, symbolically process grief, restore emotional energy, and regain life's meaning and colors to project yourself into the future.

04:14 🔒

9.5. Affective ambivalence and psychological conflict

You will identify emotional ambivalence in mourning, its Oedipal roots, and how repression and identification impede working through and may lead to melancholia or pathological grief.

03:53 🔒

9.6. Grief as a process of subjective transformation

How to process grief and care for mental health: transform loss through sublimation, reframe desire, and rebuild bonds to continue living with meaning.

03:49 🔒

9.7. Risks of unresolved grief

You will recognize how unresolved grief can lead to melancholy, fixation on the lost object, destructive self-criticism, and the signs that indicate a need for therapeutic intervention.

04:59 🔒

9.8. The place of language and lack thereof in the grieving process

How language and the subject's constitutive lacks make a concrete loss trigger unconscious mourning and provoke disproportionate reactions.

05:19 🔒

9.9. Analytical support during grief

How clinical listening helps put grief into words, avoid rushed medicalization, and support psychic processing so pain finds meaning and does not become fixed.

04:05 🔒

9.10. Grief, psychological structure, and prevention of depression

Identify how grief can lead to depression from a psychoanalytic perspective, which factors and signs predispose it, and which symbolization strategies and environmental supports prevent its chronification.

05:44 🔒

9.11. Psychoanalytic support in grief processes

How to accompany grief from psychoanalysis: listen without judgment, promote symbolization through language, avoid premature interpretations and medicalization, and support the reconfiguration of desire.

04:36 🔒

TOPIC 10: RATIONAL USE OF PSYCHOPHARMACEUTICALS IN THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION
12 Lessons01:03:06
Master comprehensive management of depression: severity assessment, selection and monitoring of antidepressants, psychotherapy and combinations, management of side effects, strategies for treatment resistance and neuromodulation.

10.1. Overview of pharmacological treatment for depressive disorders

The video explains how to choose and manage pharmacologic treatment for depression based on severity, therapeutic phases, first-line drugs, strategies for resistance, and neuromodulation options.

05:50 🔒

10.2. Differences between psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy: combined indications

How to choose and apply psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy or their combination based on depression severity, advantages and limits of each approach, timing of antidepressants and options for treatment resistant depression.

05:12 🔒

10.3. Clinical indications for the use of antidepressants: diagnostic criteria

Identify when to prescribe antidepressants, apply diagnostic criteria and assess severity, and know treatment options and augmentation strategies for treatment-resistant depression

05:51 🔒

10.4. Most commonly used types of antidepressants: ssris, duals, tricyclics, and atypicals

You will identify the main classes of antidepressants, their mechanisms, side effects, and how to choose the most appropriate treatment based on symptoms and comorbidity.

05:41 🔒

10.5. Start of treatment: time of action, adherence, and clinical response

You will identify phases of depression, criteria for response versus relapse or recurrence, timelines and challenges of antidepressants, and options for treatment-resistant depression including augmentation and neuromodulation.

05:31 🔒

10.6. Common side effects and considerations based on patient profile

Detect and manage antidepressant side effects, select medications based on patient profile, and use strategies to improve adherence and personalize treatment.

05:07 🔒

10.7. Recommended duration of treatment and criteria for gradual withdrawal

How the phases of depression treatment are structured, when to reduce or stop medications, and which guidelines and factors inform that decision.

05:51 🔒

10.8. Importance of psychiatric support during follow-up

Identify and manage severe or treatment resistant major depression: medication monitoring, augmentation strategies, neuromodulation, suicide risk assessment and coordination with psychotherapy and other specialists.

05:29 🔒

10.9. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Potent antidepressants with important precautions

How MAOIs work, when they are used, adverse effects, dietary restrictions and medical monitoring.

04:30 🔒

10.10. Serotonin syndrome: a serious reaction to excess serotonin

How to recognize serotonin syndrome, its causes and symptoms, and what to do to prevent it and act if you suspect it.

04:59 🔒

10.11. Tyramine and antidepressants: an interaction that should not be ignored

Identify how tyramine interacts with MAO inhibitors, recognize high risk foods, and apply dietary measures to prevent hypertensive crises during treatment.

04:42 🔒

10.12. Neurogenesis and pharmacological treatment in depression

You will understand how neurogenesis and neuroplasticity influence depression, how antidepressants reactivate neuronal growth, and what cell therapies may offer.

04:23 🔒

TOPIC 11: RISKS OF SELF-MEDICATION IN DEPRESSION
8 Lessons00:39:27
Detect and manage risks of self medication in depression, recognize adverse effects and dependence on psychotropic drugs, and apply clinical guidelines, psychoeducation and safe alternatives for supervised, effective treatment.

11.1. Self-medication as a social and clinical phenomenon

How to identify the risks of self-medication for depression, its effects on treatment, and which alternatives and steps to follow for a safe, comprehensive clinical approach

05:28 🔒

11.2. Factors that encourage self-medication: accessibility, misinformation, and hopelessness

You will identify the causes of self-medication in depression, its clinical consequences, and psychoeducation and support strategies to prevent it.

05:57 🔒

11.3. Dangers of self-medication with psychotropic drugs: adverse effects and dependence

You will identify the risks of self-medicating with psychotropic medications for depression and learn why professional diagnosis and follow-up are essential to prevent adverse effects, dependence and ineffective treatments

05:00 🔒

11.4. So-called “z drugs”: commonly used hypnotics and clinical risk

Mechanism and effects of drug Z, risks of tolerance and dependence, impact on depression, and clinical guidelines for its safe, limited use.

04:10 🔒

11.5. Inappropriate use of benzodiazepines and antidepressants without medical supervision

How to identify risks of self-medication with benzodiazepines and antidepressants, recognize effects and dependence, and follow dosing, adherence, and psychoeducation guidelines for safe, effective treatment

05:22 🔒

11.6. Clinical consequences: excessive sedation, tolerance, risk of suicide

How to identify and manage antipsychotic sedation in treatment resistant depression, adjust treatments for tolerance, assess suicide risk and weigh adverse effects of combination therapies.

04:31 🔒

11.7. Legal regulation and health control of psychotropic drugs

Regulation and clinical management of psychotropic medications in depression: indications, risks, protocols, augmentation and public health oversight to prevent self medication and dependence.

04:58 🔒

11.8. The role of professionals in prevention and education about self-medication

Prevention and detection of self-medication in severe depression and how to educate the patient for safe, supervised use of psychotropic medications and combined treatments.

04:01 🔒

TOPIC 12: THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
7 Lessons00:32:22
You will master creating a secure therapeutic alliance, managing transference, applying person-centered, couples, family, and Gestalt therapy, restructuring beliefs with ABCDE, and using stepped care

12.1. Essential knowledge and qualities for the practice of psychological therapy

Create a safe therapeutic bond that facilitates emotional transformation, manage transference and countertransference, and apply ethics, active listening, and self reflection in therapeutic support.

04:50 🔒

12.2. Person-centered therapy

Learn about person-centered therapy: key conditions, therapist attitude, and techniques to foster empathy, acceptance, and emotional growth

04:37 🔒

12.3. Couples and family therapy

How couples and family therapy helps understand depression, improve communication, apply practical exercises, and support children and adults to strengthen bonds and promote recovery.

04:05 🔒

12.4. Gestalt therapy, a present-focused approach:

How to use Gestalt therapy to connect with the here and now, explore emotions through the body, improve communication, and apply practical exercises that relieve anxiety and strengthen emotional balance

04:39 🔒

12.5. Psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy

You will identify and transform internal conflicts and relational patterns to understand your emotions, improve communication, and build more empathetic and balanced relationships

04:34 🔒

12.6. Behavioral therapy

Identify and restructure irrational beliefs with the ABCDE model to reduce emotional distress and develop more rational and adaptive responses

04:39 🔒

12.7. Stepwise treatment: a progressive model for addressing depression

You will apply the stepped care model in mental health to classify distress and choose proportionate interventions, from community promotion to specialized treatments.

04:58 🔒

TOPIC 13: NATURAL AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
4 Lessons00:16:38
Learn yoga techniques to improve mood and reduce stress, use art and music to regulate emotions, omega-3 types, sources and safe supplements, and risks and monitoring of St John's wort

13.1. Yoga as a therapeutic resource in the management of depression

Discover how yoga improves mood, reduces stress, and balances body and mind through poses, breathing, and meditation.

03:50 🔒

13.2. Creative therapies as support in the treatment of depression

How to use art and music to express emotions, regulate mood, and support recovery from depression.

04:24 🔒

13.3. Omega-3 fatty acids and emotional health

Discover how omega-3s affect mood and depression, differences between ALA, EPA and DHA, dietary sources and when to consider supplements safely.

04:07 🔒

13.4. St. John's wort

What effects does St John's wort have on mild depression, its efficacy, side effects, drug interactions and why it needs medical supervision.

04:17 🔒

TOPIC 14: DOCUMENTATION TO DOWNLOAD
1 Lessons00:00:00

📥 14.1. Download syllabus in pdf

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Frequently asked questions about Psychology Depression

Is It Sadness or Depression? Recognizing the Key Signs

Many people experience sadness or discouragement as normal reactions to life’s difficulties, losses, or disappointments. However, clinical depression is much more than feeling sad occasionally.

It is a persistent mood disorder that significantly interferes with daily life, work, studies, and relationships. While sadness is usually temporary and tied to a specific cause, depression is characterized by lasting at least two weeks with symptoms occurring almost every day.

These symptoms are not limited to a low mood, they also include a marked loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities that were once enjoyed [anhedonia]. Other indicators may include significant changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances [insomnia or hypersomnia], persistent fatigue or loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, psychomotor agitation or slowing, and even recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.

It is crucial to pay attention to the intensity, duration, and overall impact of these symptoms on daily functioning to differentiate transient sadness from a possible depressive episode that requires attention.

Why Does Depression Occur? Exploring Its Causes and Risk Factors

Depression does not have a single cause, rather, it is generally the result of a complex interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.

Among biological factors, the influence of genetics has been studied: having first degree relatives with depression can slightly increase predisposition, although it is not determinative.

Imbalances in brain neurotransmitters [such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine], which are chemicals that transmit signals in the brain, also play an important role.

Additionally, hormonal changes, such as those that occur during the postpartum period or with thyroid disorders, can trigger depressive symptoms. From a psychological perspective, certain personality traits such as pessimism, low self esteem, excessive self criticism, or a tendency to worry can make a person more vulnerable.

Traumatic experiences in childhood, such as abuse or neglect, as well as recent stressful life events [bereavement, breakups, job loss, serious financial problems], are significant risk factors.

Finally, social factors such as isolation, lack of social support, chronic work or school related stress, and living in disadvantaged or violent environments also contribute to the development of depression. Understanding this multifactorial nature is essential for a comprehensive approach.

What Types of Treatment Are Available for Depression and Which Is Best for Me?

Fortunately, depression is a treatable disorder and there are several effective therapeutic options. The choice of treatment or combination of treatments will depend on the severity of the depression, the patient's individual characteristics, their preferences, and the assessment of a mental health professional.

Generally, treatments are divided into two main categories: psychotherapy [talk therapy] and pharmacological treatments [antidepressant medications], although lifestyle changes are also considered.

Psychotherapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy [CBT], Interpersonal Therapy [IPT] or Behavioral Activation Therapy, helps people identify and change negative thinking and behavior patterns, develop coping skills, solve problems, and improve relationships.

It is the first line treatment for mild to moderate depression. Antidepressant medications work by regulating neurotransmitters in the brain. There are different classes [SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclics, MAOIs, atypicals], and the specialist physician will determine which is most appropriate, taking into account symptoms, possible side effects, and interactions with other medications. They are generally more recommended for moderate to severe depression, often in combination with psychotherapy.

It is important to emphasize that antidepressants do not cause dependence if used under medical supervision, and their effect is not immediate, it may take several weeks to notice a significant improvement.

In addition, lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, good sleep hygiene, stress management techniques [mindfulness, meditation], and avoiding alcohol and drug use can effectively complement formal treatments. The [best] option is always the one decided jointly with a professional after a thorough evaluation.

Debunking Myths: What You Really Need to Know About Depression

Introduction: It is crucial to debunk the widespread myths about depression, as they create stigma, hinder seeking help, and obstruct appropriate support, thus preventing a more accurate and compassionate understanding of the disorder.

Sadness/Weakness Myth: Contrary to the popular belief that depression is simply deep sadness or a sign of character weakness, the reality is that it is a complex medical illness with biological, psychological, and social underpinnings, which is not overcome solely with willpower and which severely impacts a person’s overall functioning.

Selective Impact Myth: Although it may be thought that depression only affects specific groups of people [such as women or older adults], the truth is that it can affect any individual, regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or personal resilience, no one is immune to experiencing it.

Talking Makes It Worse Myth: It is a mistake to believe that talking about depression makes it worse, on the contrary, openly expressing feelings and seeking support are crucial steps and often the beginning of the path to recovery, while isolation and silence tend to worsen the suffering.

Antidepressant Myth: Far from being [happy pills] that are addictive and alter personality, antidepressants are medications that, when prescribed and supervised by a physician, help correct chemical imbalances and relieve symptoms, allowing the person to function better and benefit from other therapies, helping them return to their usual state, not to become someone else.

Chronicity Myth: The notion that depression is a perpetual sentence is false, in reality, it is a treatable condition, and with proper diagnosis and treatment, the vast majority of people experience significant improvement, being able to lead a full and satisfying life, since chronicity is not inevitable.

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