DBT Skills for the Winter Blues
Seasonal Depression, DBT, Stress, Approach, Therapy, Mental Health Brandon Kayat Seasonal Depression, DBT, Stress, Approach, Therapy, Mental Health Brandon Kayat

DBT Skills for the Winter Blues

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches structured skills that support stress management, distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
Two key sets of skills useful during winter are IMPROVE and ACCEPTS. These are distress tolerance strategies. They help you cope in stressful moments without making things worse.

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Improving Mental Health during the Winter Blues
Depression, Seasonal Depression, Mental Health, Therapy, Grounding Brandon Kayat Depression, Seasonal Depression, Mental Health, Therapy, Grounding Brandon Kayat

Improving Mental Health during the Winter Blues

Many people face low mood, fatigue, and loss of interest in daily activities in winter. Some experience depressive symptoms linked to seasonal change such as loss of motivation (anhedonia). Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a recognised type of depression that most people feel in the winter months. Symptoms include low mood, tiredness, increased sleep or insomnia, lack of interest in activities, change of appetite, and difficulty concentrating. Treatments include talking therapies, light therapy, and medication.

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