About this episode
Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com ! EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss the common signs of depression, why we should never be afraid of seeking help, how we can learn to manage depression, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-main-signals-of-depression-how-to-find-healing Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Kettle & Fire: Visit kettleandfire.com/drleaf and use the code DRLEAF to get 25% your order! -Huzzah: Get ready to fill your fridge by stocking up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com . -NED: If you want to try the new De-Stress Blend from Ned, we have a special offer for the Cleaning Up The Mental Mess audience. Every order over $40 qualifies for 15% off + a FREE De-Stress Blend Sample. Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout to take advantage of this offer. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 3:00 What is depression? 4:30 Depression as a signal 6:00 Depression & the mind 11:40, 17:30 What are the main signals of depression? 14:00 Using mind management to deal with feelings of depression 17:00 Why it takes time to learn how to manage depression 22:00 The 4 main types of signals 30:00 The importance of being kind to ourselves 30:30, 36:00 Why we need to get to the “why” behind the depression 30:45 The scale of depression 36:05 Why things sometimes get worse before they get better 36:30 The importance of a strong support system ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.