Module 1: Understanding Depression

• How to recognise that one has depression
• An overview of the treatment of depression
• Information on the signs that indicate depression
• Different severities of depression

Module 2 : What Causes Depression?

• Why depression cannot be caused by one issue
• The different possible causes of depression
• The medical causes of depression
• The trauma-based causes of depression

Module 3 : Myths about Depression

• The reason we cannot call depression a disease
• Why antidepressants will not cure depression
• Why genetics might not play a big role in depression
• Why it isn't necessary to take antidepressants for life

Module 4 : The Symptoms of Depression

• How to understand depression symptoms
• Understanding the difference in depression between adults, teens, and children
• Recognising the symptoms of depression in older adults
• Why some people experience anger or emptiness with depression

Module 5: Types of Depression

• What bipolar depression is and how it can affect someone
• The symptoms of seasonal depression
• How cyclothymic disorder is similar to bipolar disorder
• The treatments for postnatal depression

Module 6: Helping Someone with Depression

• How to understand depression in your loved one
• How to determine if your loved one is suffering from depression
• What you should, and shouldn't, say to someone who is depressed
• How to take care of yourself when helping someone with depression

Module 7: Traditional Treatments for Depression

• The traditional treatments for mild, moderate, and severe depression
• How exercise for depression might work to treat the condition
• Why self-help groups can help to treat minor depression
• Why cognitive behavioural therapy can work for many

Module 8: Alternative Therapies for Depression

• How supplements, such as St. John's wort, can help depression
• Why acupuncture might be a good alternative therapy for depression
• How to use meditation for depression
• The benefits of using massage therapy for depression

Module 9 : Self-Help for Depression

• How self-help books might be an option for depression
• Why people choose online counselling for depression
• How adding exercise and activity can help to ease depression
• How changing your way of thinking can improve your depression

Module 10 : Identifying Triggers for Depression

• Why stress is one of the most common triggers of depression
• How a job loss can make someone more depressed
• How medical conditions can affect depression
• How one can alleviate depression when experiencing financial troubles

Module 11 : Lifestyle Changes for Depression

• How one can change their diet to battle depression
• The difference between fatty acids and amino acids
• Why healthy sleep is essential for brain health
• Methods for managing stress

Module 12 : Life After Depression

• The possibility of a full recovery from depression
• How some people experience residual symptoms of depression
• The long-term outlook on a person's social life following depression
• The long-term outlook on a person's biological functions following depression

Module 13: Seeking Help – Contacts and Resources

• To understand what the Big White Wall offers
• Where to find support in your local area
• How to use online resources for depression support
• What resources are available for children and young people with depression