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Coping skills for depression
Behavior, connection, self-talk, and when to ask for help — one-page menu for low mood.
When to use: Early depression work or between-session menu when activation is low.
Behavior, connection, self-talk, and when to ask for help — one-page menu for low mood. Use the worksheet in session or as homework. Preview the layout on the right — tap it or choose View full preview below for the complete on-screen version.
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Pick one skill per day — small counts.
Body & routine
- ☐Daylight / short walk
- ☐Shower / one meal
- ☐Sleep window (same wake time)
Connection
- ☐One message to a safe person
- ☐Sit near others without performing
- ☐Ask for practical help once
Thoughts
- ☐Thought record one line
- ☐Behavioral activation one step
- ☐Limit rumination time box
When to escalate
Related resources
- Depression & moodActivity & mood logLink what you do with mood before/after — classic CBT behavioral monitoring.
- Depression & moodBehavioral activation week plannerSchedule connection, rest, movement, and values — not productivity-only activation.
- Depression & moodUnderstanding depression (handout)Plain-language psychoeducation: symptoms, culture, help-seeking, and what therapy can do.
- Anxiety & worryAnxiety coping skills checklistBreathing, grounding, thought skills, and when to use each — client-friendly one-pager.
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