Course Psychology treatment of depression INC048

Depression is one of the main causes of psychological suffering, disability and loss of quality of life worldwide. It affects not only the individual who suffers from it, but also his or her family, social and work environment. Many people go through this disorder without adequate support, while others seek effective tools to intervene, understand or accompany the recovery process.

This course has been designed with a comprehensive, practical and human approach, aimed at both professionals and students or people interested in deepening the treatment of depression from multiple perspectives. Throughout the course, we will address the clinical foundations of depression: its causes, symptoms, risk factors and diagnostic classification. We will analyze how it manifests itself in different stages of life (childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age), and how to adapt interventions according to each case and context.

We will also explore the relationship between depression and anxiety, the impact of the social and family environment, and the importance of early recognition and prevention. We will focus especially on treatment. We will delve into the most widely used psychotherapeutic models with the most empirical evidence, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Activation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and the solution-focused approach.

We will also address the role of pharmacological treatments, their indications, limits and possible combinations with psychological therapy. The course includes techniques for working with negative automatic thoughts, limiting beliefs, blocked emotions, and the loss of vital meaning that often accompanies depressive episodes. It also provides strategies for emotional regulation, reconnection with motivation, recovery of desire and strengthening of the therapeutic bond, key elements in any recovery process.