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WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT DEPRESSION?MILD DEPRESSION■ Talking to family and trusted friends about howyou’ve been feeling is usually a good thing to do.They can help you figure out solutions to some of theproblems you’ve been dealing with; besides, justknowing that people care about you is helpful.■ Write about problems you’re facing, your feelings andthoughts, and possible solutions. This can help youunderstand what you’re going through and whatchoices you have.■ Speak to a family physician, psychiatrist or psychologist.A professional can help you figure out what’sbeen going on and can make useful suggestions.■ In some cases, antidepressant medications can behelpful in overcoming Mild Depression. But for mostindividuals with Mild Depression, the answer does notlie in medication.Learning and practicing the antidepressant skills in this guide is likelyto be very helpful in overcoming Mild Depression.SELF-CARE DEPRESSION PROGRAM14 ANTIDEPRESSANT SKILLS WORKBOOK