Review of techniques in managing depression

Stanley Popovich

Special to Village News

Some people have a difficult time managing their depression. Sometimes, their depression and fears can get the best of them. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their depression.

One of the ways to manage depression is to challenge negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make a person fearful or depressed, they can challenge those thoughts by asking themselves questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, they are afraid...