Finding Light: Coping with Depression

Depression lies. It tells you nothing will help, nothing will change, and you are alone. None of these things are true.

Small Steps on Hard Days

• The one-thing rule: just do one small thing today
• Behavioral activation: do the activity even when you do not feel like it
• Sunlight: even 10 minutes outside can shift your mood

Building a Depression Toolkit

Create a list of things that have helped you before. Keep it visible for hard days.

Reaching Out

Telling someone you trust that you are struggling is an act of courage, not weakness. You deserve support.

When to Seek Professional Help

If you are having thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to a mental health professional or call/text 988 immediately.