Depression: Overview  Depression is a highly prevalent mental disorder. Global prevalence estimates indicate that 279.6 million people currently suffer from a depressive disorder. Depression is characterized by, at minimum, the presence of a depressed mood and/or anhedonia for at least two weeks. Other symptoms include changes in sleep, appetite, energy …

Encouraging patients to complete therapeutic work outside of treatment sessions, sometimes known as “between-session work” (BSW), is a key part of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT). These activities help patients apply skills learned in therapy to their everyday lives, where problems naturally occur. Previous research shows that when patients actively engage …

This study tested whether using simulated teleconferencing interactions (where you pretend like you are on a social zoom call) could help reduce symptoms of social anxiety. Engaging repeatedly in social situations (real or simulated) has been consistently shown to be helpful for individuals with symptoms of social anxiety. It can …