Section: Module 5: Lesson 5: Getting Active | Depression Counseling | NextGenU.org

  • The target activity is identified through a joint effort of assessment. It is helpful to begin with activities that make the patient feel better and that the patient is more likely to do. Even though the first actions do not address the main problems, they help the patient feel more positive and prepared to tackle bigger problems. 

    Watch the role play video in the activities section below to learn how to get a patient do activities

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    • Watch the role play video to learn how to get the patient to do activities

    • Written transcript of the role play video