Section: Module 5: Lesson 8: Solutions to Overcome Difficulties in Doing an Activity | Depression Counseling | NextGenU.org

  • Barriers/Challenges Solutions
    No time to do the activity

    Help the patient plan a particular time and day for the activity.

    Help the patient think of how they can reduce other tasks and make time for the activity
    The patient says they may forget to fill the chart/do the activity

    Keep the plan in a place where it is easily seen at home.

    Involve the SO in reminding the patient.

    Set an alarm/reminder on a clock/telephone.
    Lacks confidence about doing the activity, says they may feel too low/stressed

    Highlight how the activity will help the patient feel better, go over the Healthy Activity Program briefly.

    Discuss who may be able to help him/her with the activity.

    Involve the SO in encouraging the patient to do the activity.

    Go over the activity and break it down into smaller steps, and encourage the patient to start with one step at a time.

    Watch the role play demonstration video in the activities section below to understand how to tackle the barriers in doing an activity

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      HAP Activity Monitoring URL
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      Watch the role play video to understand how to monitor activities

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      Activity Monitoring File

      Written transcript of the role play video

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