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Dr. Hanson and Forrest continue their exploration of depression and depressed mood with an episode focused on some of the tactics and strategies people can use, both in their own mind and out in the world, to help manage, and even overcome, a depressed mood.\nDepression and depressed mood are major problems for many people, and the material we\u2019re going to get into today will be sensitive in nature. If this is sensitive territory for you, please be kind to yourself. Feel free to skip around or turn off the episode altogether.\nSupport the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nKey Ideas:\n02:50: The causes of depressed mood, and some places where we can intervene to create positive changes.\n05:59: Why it\u2019s so challenging for someone with depressed mood to make psychological changes.\n16:22: Using mindfulness to work with a current episode, or prevent relapse.\n21:52: Other psychological interventions.\n26:30: Overcoming the lack of motivation that accompanies depressed mood.\n27:43: How do you get out of the depression slump?\n37:37: What can we do to help other people with their depressed mood?\n42:40: Recap\nIf you've been enjoying the podcast, please rate and subscribe to it through the platform of your choice!\nOvercome Anxiety: \xa0Let go of anxiety and grow a greater sense of calm strength with Rick's Dealing with Anxiety program, which offers 5 powerful practices for managing stress and worries. Save 10% with coupon code BEINGWELL.\nSponsors:\nReset and rebalance with Recess, a sparkling water infused with hemp extract and adaptogens. Take 15% off your first order by using code BEINGWELL at checkout.\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nAdditional Resources:\n\nSelf-Compassion by Kristin Neff\n\nThe Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon\n\nThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer\n\nCognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple by Seth Gillihan\n\nConnect with the show:\n\nVisit us on the web\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes