{"id":302,"date":"2026-03-28T07:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T07:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allaboutselfhelp.com\/?p=302"},"modified":"2026-03-28T07:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T07:00:49","slug":"self-help-for-low-mood-and-depression-nhs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allaboutselfhelp.com\/?p=302","title":{"rendered":"Self-help for low mood and depression | NHS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qKcRUOWYQ9w\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this video, a doctor explains a self-help method for those experiencing low mood and depression.<\/p>\n<p>This video adopts a CBT approach and helps you to understand how your thoughts and feelings and behaviour can act together to keep you feeling bad.<\/p>\n<p>Find information and support for your mental health at https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mentalhealth<\/p>\n<p>00:00 &#8211; 00:34 About this video<br \/>\n00:35 &#8211; 01:20 What is low mood and depression?<br \/>\n01:21 &#8211; 01:58 Breaking things down (CBT)<br \/>\n01:59 &#8211; 06:39 Five Areas assessment self-help &#8211; Case study<br \/>\n06:40 &#8211; 07:36 Helpful changes for low mood and depression<br \/>\n07:37 &#8211; 09:50 Five Areas assessment self-help guidance<br \/>\n09:51 &#8211; 10:30 Final tips<\/p>\n<p>Content provided by Dr Chris Williams and Five Areas Limited www.llttf.com. 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