5 Simple Things You Can Do About...

Depression

These are some things you can do about depression. This is not a complete list of ideas but just a few that might help. If you would like more help with this issues, please contact University Counseling Services at 785-4014 or ucs@truman.edu

Take care of yourself – eat good food, get some sleep (but don’t over do it), avoid caffeine & alcohol, get some physical exercise, and nurture yourself
Find something familiar for comfort – favorite TV show, movie, activity, treat yourself to something
Get out and be with people or call someone you trust and talk about your feelings
Try to stay busy & distracted – hopefully this down feeling is only temporary and remember you are not alone
Challenge and negative messages you may be telling yourself – give yourself a break and try to be patient