Vicious Cycle of Depression
Overview
This CBT handout from the Centre for Clinical Interventions explains how reduced activity and neglected responsibilities can exacerbate depressive symptoms, creating a self-reinforcing cycle. It outlines strategies for breaking this pattern by increasing engagement in pleasurable activities and managing tasks realistically, while also noting medication as one potential intervention. The resource includes a list of suggested enjoyable activities for clients to try and evaluate their mood impact.
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@misc{allodium:7ae5e74293694a63,
title = {Vicious Cycle of Depression},
organization = {Centre for Clinical Interventions},
url = {https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Depression/Depression---Information-Sheets/Depression-Information-Sheet---04---Vicious-Cycle-for-Depression.pdf}
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TY - GEN TI - Vicious Cycle of Depression PB - Centre for Clinical Interventions UR - https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Depression/Depression---Information-Sheets/Depression-Information-Sheet---04---Vicious-Cycle-for-Depression.pdf ER -
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Vicious Cycle of Depression. (n.d.). Centre for Clinical Interventions. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Depression/Depression---Information-Sheets/Depression-Information-Sheet---04---Vicious-Cycle-for-Depression.pdf