Introduction to Behavioural Activation for Depression

Overview

With an increased awareness and understanding of mental health, more and more people are seeking to learn about effective ways to improve depression or low mood. 

This three-week Introduction to Behavioural Activation for Depression course from University of York will introduce you to key principles and practices of behavioural activation. 

You will explore how this approach has been shown to be successful in reducing levels of depression in a wide range of people in a wide variety of situations.

Educational Opportunity

Behavioural activation is based on one key principle: that scheduling and completing meaningful, purposeful and rewarding activities can lift our mood, energise us, and stimulate our interest and pleasure in day-to-day life. 

The approach is efficient, easy to learn, and works across different age ranges, depression severity levels, and cultures. You’ll be able to relate the knowledge you will gain throughout the course to both your life and to your interactions with others.