Depression Module

Depression Module

Introduction

In part 1 of this module, we will discuss how the pandemic has impacted rates of depression in adults and children. We also review symptoms of depression and how they can differ from some other common reactions to the pandemic. In part 2, we highlight factors that maintain depression and ways to fight back. Viewers will get concrete tools for decreasing depression. Part 3 highlights some ways to help students who may be struggling and ideas for how to talk to students when you are concerned about them.

Part 1: Identifying Depression

Length: 19 min
Recognizing Depression Download

Part 2: Fighting Depression

Length: 22 mins
Fighting Depression Download

Part 3: Supporting Students with Depression

Length: 19 mins
Supporting Students with Depression Download

Optional Companion Exercises:

Values Cart Sort Exercise Instructions Download
Pleasant Events Scheduling Download
Talk Back to Depression Using the ABCs Download

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Depression Module Overview

Video: Identifying Depression

Length: 19 mins

  • How common is it?
  • How has the pandemic affected depression rates in adults and kids?
  • What are symptoms of depression?
  • How is depression different than sadness and/or grief?
Video: Fighting Depression

Length: 22 mins

  • How depression attacks
  • How to fight back
  • Decreasing isolation
  • Improving coping
  • Getting active
  • Recognize depressive “propaganda”
  • Fight depressive propaganda
  • Reconnect with hope and meaning
Video: Supporting Students with Depression

Length: 19 mins

  • Signs of depression in students
  • Supporting students with depression in the classroom
  • When to get concerned
  • Resources
  • How to make a referral
  • Referral Communication Tool
Optional Companion Exercises
  • Values Card Sort Exercise Instructions
  • Pleasant Events Scheduling
  • Talk Back to Depression Using the ABC’s

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up?

It depends on what service you want. You can navigate our website for access to services. For anything else, you can send an email to contact the Well-Being Support Line at 303-724-2500 and they will help you figure out the right service for you and get you connected.

Who provides these services?

This program is through the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Psychiatry. The programs are developed and overseen by CU faculty members. The treatment services and Well-Being support services are provided by crisis counselors, all of whom are either licensed clinicians or working on completing their Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or psychology. All services are supervised by a licensed mental health provider.

How much does this cost?

All services are free of charge. There is no cost to you.

I live in rural CO and can't come to campus in Aurora - can I still participate?

Yes! All of our services are provided via Telehealth, so there is no need to be in the metro area.

Can I get Professional Development Credit for participation?

Yes, We offer Professional Development for the workshops and online programs.

We are still doing groups and workshops by request. If you have a specific topic or interest area, we're happy to set something up. Just e-mail coloradoeducatorsupport@cuanschutz.edu and we will work with you on time, place, and topic. We will then offer PD certificates at the end of the group/workshop/training.

For personal Professional Development, you can get credit for each of the online modules. At the end of each of the modules, there is a button that will take you to a short quiz, which will then give them the verification they need for PD.

Who is eligible to receive these services?

There are only two criteria to receive these services: you must be employed in a school system and live in Colorado. You do not have to be a classroom teacher, you may be with the school or childcare system. We work with teachers and support staff, administrative staff, mental health staff, and Early Childhood Educators in public, private, and charter schools across the state.

Are all these services confidential?

Yes, everything is confidential. We will collect information for registration and evaluation purposes, but your information will never be shared. We will provide aggregate information about usage, but no private information will ever be shared.

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