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Podcast 1: How CBT Beats Depression

In this first podcast from How I Beat Depression we will look at three simple CBT techniques to help assist with lowering depression. First the problem of tiredness causing inactivity will be explored. Then the tendency to downplay success and praise will be examined. Finally overgeneralisations will be challenged. We hope you get some benefit from this podcast. Take care – The How I Beat Team.

References

  • Recommended reading
  • Tanner, S. and Ball, J. (2001). Beating the Blues: A Self-help Approach to Overcoming Depression.
  • Beck, J. B. (1995). Cognitive therapy: Basics & beyond . New York : Guilford
  • Willson, R. and Branch, R. (2006). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies.

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Senior Writer

Justin Bennett is the senior writer across the How I Beat sites. With six years experience in mental health encompassing work in homeless shelters, psychiatric hospitals and disability employment services and graduate diplomas in counselling and journalism he is passionate about helping others overcome and beat their conditions.

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Comments (7)

  • Joe

    When is the next podcast due?

  • Julie

    I have suffered with depression for most of my adult life, and although much much better now (in my 40′s) I am prone to ‘episodes’ which are usually triggered off by an event. This podcast on CBT was great to listen to and I will certainly be using the techniques! Look forward to the next podcast – thank you

  • How I Beat Team

    Next podcast is due in about a weeks time, looking at exercise and depression. Then a second CBT program is on the cards. Thanks for listening – Justin

  • Alexia

    I came across this during a real crisis point, I listened to it at night and found myself trying to put into action the techniques in the days that followed and found that it certainly helped me start to question the way I was thinking about myself. I am improving but I still have a long way to go. I am on the waiting list for some CBT which could take some time so it is good to feel like I am taking some steps forward. There is so much advice about depression out there that can confuse and swap a depressed mind and also a lot of people ready to cash in on a desperate person trying to find answers. I like that this website makes no bold claims and it is what it is. I hope that made sense. Thanks

  • Jessica

    This was a wonderful listen. I think we should all “say thank you and shut up” when we’re told compliments. But it is so hard, for sure!

  • Terri Nelson

    Thank you would like to hear more about alternative methods such as TMS. I am on so many drugs I don’t know what is a side effect and what is the mood disorder.

  • Carlos

    Thanks for the podcast!

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