Depression - And Depression Relief

Depression Relief - through Theatre and Cinema

What you'll learn

Understand what depression is and how to prevent it in the future.

Understand and apply the Linden Method

Understand how improvisation can be a complement to therapy for depression and anxiety

Cry! Understand why some films make us cry - and that may be good for us!

Understand how acting puts a strain on performers

Appreciate how films – and location – my affect your mood

Greater emotional resilience!

Understand about nutrition and depression – what to eat, what to avoid

Augment your happiness!

Select the RIGHT type of EXERCISE to reduce depression!

Understand about thoughts, mental health and emotional wellbeing

Understand how CBT may be used to treat yourself for depression phobias and how to treat anxiety disorders

Understand how to apply for funding and how the money is invested

Understand solution-focused therapy

Understand how acting can be a therapy for depression

Understand how depression differs among genders

How decluttering affects mental health

The psychology behind organising and decluttering

How the performing arts benefit mental health

Decluttering with depression

Depression, stress and stroke risk

Requirements

1. An interest in mood, mental health and cinema/theatre as therapy for depression and anxiety.

2. Additional materials. It would be handy if you had a pen/paper with you in case you wanted to make a note of the website links or even the key points of a lecture. Also, perhaps the phone numbers of your friends. There may be key lectures you wish to bring to their attention, or perhaps you just feel now is a good time to chat.

3. Appropriate mindset. This course is not a loss leader. This is a course aimed at helping reduce depression. So the mindset I would like you to bring is simply - spread the word, in a sense we all have something to gain.

4. As there are links given in the lectures you should be able to use the internet - make sure you have anti-virus software that is up to date!

5. Specific software. No specific software is required - if you can access this then you can access the course

6. Access to a printer as there are numerous extension activities and questions which, when completed, make up a workbook

Description

Note: This course does not qualify the recipient to perform any form of therapy or counseling for any other personNotice: Please do NOT enrol on this course on impulse, thinking you might watch it later. Maybe show an interest on impulse, yes, but before you enrol, watch the Preview videos, read the Course Description and then make a decision. If you then enrol then please start the course as soon as possible. Watch the lectures, look at the workbooks and join in the discussions. Joining my courses is a serious business and I want you to get the most out of your study – but I also want you to enjoy the course.That is why I am asking that you only enrol because you really want to and that you start the course intending to make full use of all the resources.You will be very welcome.The role of theatre/cinema in breaking the cycle of anxiety, depression and despair - a key to treating depression and anxiety."GPs prescribing arts activities to some patients could lead to a dramatic fall in hospital admissions and save the NHS money, according to a report into the subject of arts, health and wellbeing published after two years of evidence gathering.The report, published on Wednesday, includes hundreds of interviews and dozens of case studies showing how powerfully the arts can promote health and wellbeing."- The Guardian newspaper 17 July 2017PLUS NUMEROUS EXTENSION ACTIVITIES (see below!)The total lecture time is about two hours - think how much can be learnt in that time! BUT this is not a course just about watching and listening. It is about learning and putting into action. Maybe you know someone who is depressed. Maybe YOU are suffering from depression and anxiety! This course is about helping, helping you and enabling you to help others as well as yourself!. Comments and questions are always welcome - and they are usually responded to within 24 hours.Lecture 1 distinguishes between stress, depression and anxiety.  The lecture concludes with the symptoms of depression.  Lecture 2 deals with the influence of the arts in particular theatre and shows how theatre – involvement – can reduce depression. Lecture 3 outlines current government policy (and the policy of the Official Opposition) on the Arts.    Lectures 4 and 5 return to theatre and how involvement in theatre can reduce depression. Lecture 5 in particular shows how acting may be therapy.   Lectures 6 and 7 show how improvisation in particular may be therapeutic for those suffering from depression.   Lecture 8 is a spoof video on drama therapy. It is made up of outtakes from a film about a family playing monopoly. All the links in the film are genuine and it has a serious message to put across.    Lecture 9 deals with the differences between theatre and cinema.   Lecture 10 explains how cinema portrays - and can be used to reduce - depression. Various films are suggested.    EXTENSION TOPICS INCLUDE:Augmented happinessBreaking the cycle of depression and anxietyBuilding emotional resilience - create an armoury!Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT)Coping with anxietyDepression and gender differencesEmotional well-beingFood to welcomeFoods to avoidImprovisation and therapyInvestment in the ArtsMental health policySolution focused brief therapySupplements to takeTen calming mantrasThe right exercises for depression - the right ones for you!Theatre and emotional healthTreating yourself for phobias, anxiety disorders, depressionWorld Mental Health DayThe Instructor runs Almost Random Theatre, a theatre in Oxford UK but has also acted in numerous films for other organisations. He brings to the course practical examples from plays and films as well as discussion of resources.    The overall purpose of this course is to provide ways in which depression and anxiety may be reduced but also to raise awareness. "Depression is a common illness worldwide, with more than 300 million people affected. Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. Especially when long-lasting and with moderate or severe intensity, depression may become a serious health condition. It can cause the affected person to suffer greatly and function poorly at work, at school and in the family. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds  "- The World Health OrganisationThis course should be seen as  just a few steps to try and reduce the problem, the sadness and the despair.#anxiety #depression #depressionandanxiety #anxietyanddepressionNew workbook added July 2019 on DeclutteringChapter 1: Decluttering and mental healthChapter 2: 5 Scientific Reasons Decluttering Your Home Will Make You HappierChapter 3: Tips to declutter when depression has made you neglect your apartmentChapter 4: Remove Clutter to Reduce Stress (+ 5-Step Decluttering System)Chapter 5: The psychology behind organizing and decluttering.(Marie Kondo)Chapter 6: 6 Reasons Why Decluttering Is Good for Your HealthChapter 7: 9 Ways Your Life Will Improve When You DeclutterChapter 8: Here’s Why Decluttering is Good For You — and How to Get StartedChapter 9: 12 Ways a Deep Declutter Can Improve Your Life

Overview

Section 1: Please watch this first!

Lecture 1 Please, please watch this first!

Section 2: Oxford School of Learning Diploma

Lecture 2 Compulsory: The Oxford Diploma

Section 3: COMPULSORY : Depression and Anxiety - Treat Anxiety and Lift Depression

Lecture 3 Introduction

Lecture 4 The Influence of the Arts

Lecture 5 Government cuts

Lecture 6 Theatre - involving others

Lecture 7 Acting as therapy

Lecture 8 Improv as therapy - pt 1

Lecture 9 Improv as therapy - pt 2

Lecture 10 Dramatherapy - pt 1

Lecture 11 Dramatherapy - pt 2

Lecture 12 Monopoly therapy

Lecture 13 The difference between theatre and cinema

Lecture 14 Cinema and Depression

Lecture 15 Cinema and Depression - pt 2

Section 4: OPTIONAL: Depression may cause a stroke so this section is important

Lecture 16 Lecture 1

Lecture 17 Lecture 2

Lecture 18 Lecture 3

Lecture 19 Lecture 4

Lecture 20 Lecture 5

Lecture 21 Lecture 6

Section 5: OPTIONAL: COVID-19 - it gets worse

Lecture 22 Introduction

Lecture 23 Trade offs

Lecture 24 Hardest hit

Lecture 25 Hardest hit (Part 2)

Lecture 26 Hardest hit (Part 3)

Lecture 27 Post-COVID slump

Lecture 28 Confidence - business

Lecture 29 Confidence (Part 2)

Lecture 30 Confidence (Part 3)

Lecture 31 Confidence (Part 4)

Lecture 32 Confidence (Part 5)

Lecture 33 Confidence (Part 6)

Lecture 34 Confidence (Part 7)

Lecture 35 Confidence (Part 8)

Lecture 36 Confidence (Part 9)

Lecture 37 Confidence (Part 10)

Lecture 38 Confidence (Part 11)

Lecture 39 Confidence (Part 12)

Lecture 40 Confidence (Part 13)

Lecture 41 Confidence (Part 14)

Lecture 42 Confidence (Part 15)

Lecture 43 Confidence (Part 16)

Lecture 44 Imbalances in society

Lecture 45 Imbalances in society (Part 2)

Lecture 46 Imbalances in society (Part 3)

Lecture 47 Imbalances in society (Part 4)

Lecture 48 Imbalances in society (Part 5)

Lecture 49 Imbalances in society (Part 6)

Lecture 50 Imbalances in society (Part 7)

Lecture 51 Imbalances in society (Part 8)

Lecture 52 Imbalances in society (Part 9)

Lecture 53 Imbalances in society (Part 10)

Lecture 54 Imbalances in society (Part 11)

Lecture 55 Imbalances in society (Part 12)

Lecture 56 Imbalances in society (Part 13)

Lecture 57 Imbalances in society (Part 14)

Lecture 58 Imbalances in society (Part 15)

Lecture 59 Imbalances in society (Part 16)

Lecture 60 Imbalances in society (Part 17)

Lecture 61 Imbalances in society (Part 18)

Lecture 62 Imbalances in society (Part 19)

Lecture 63 Imbalances in society (Part 20)

Lecture 64 Mental Health: Causes

Lecture 65 Mental Health: Looking after your Mental Health

Lecture 66 Mental Health: Plan Your Day (Part 1)

Lecture 67 Mental Health: Plan Your Day (Part 2)

Lecture 68 Mental Health: Plan Your Day (Part 3)

Lecture 69 Mental Health: Plan Your Day (Part 4)

Lecture 70 Mental Health: Plan Your Day (Part 5)

Lecture 71 Mental Health: Plan Your Day (Part 6)

Lecture 72 Mental Health: Plan Your Day (Part 7)

Lecture 73 Mental Health: Plan Your Day (Part 8)

Lecture 74 Mental Health: Plan Your Day (Part 9)

Lecture 75 Mental Health: The Drivers - Social Isolation (Part 1)

Lecture 76 Mental Health: The Drivers - Social Isolation (Part 2)

Lecture 77 Mental Health: The Drivers - Social Isolation (Part 3)

Lecture 78 Mental Health: The Drivers - Social Isolation (Part 4)

Lecture 79 Mental Health: The Drivers - Social Isolation (Part 5)

Lecture 80 Mental Health: The Drivers - Social Isolation (Part 6)

Lecture 81 Mental Health: The Drivers - Social Isolation (Part 7)

Lecture 82 Mental Health: The Drivers - Social Isolation (Part 8)

Lecture 83 Mental Health: The Drivers - Social Isolation (Part 9)

Lecture 84 Mental Health: Art/Art therapy - how is this relevant?

Lecture 85 Mental Health: What can Art Therapy do?

Lecture 86 Mental Health: Who can Art Therapists help? (Part 2)

Lecture 87 Mental Health: Cognitive benefits (Part 1)

Lecture 88 Mental Health: Cognitive benefits (Part 2)

Lecture 89 Mental Health: The impact of art (Part 1)

Lecture 90 Mental Health: The impact of art (Part 2)

Lecture 91 Mental Health: Brain changes

Lecture 92 Mental Health: Art therapy, painting, depression - and YOUR reactions (Part 1)

Lecture 93 Mental Health: Art therapy, painting, depression - and YOUR reactions (Part 2)

Lecture 94 Mental Health: Art therapy, painting, depression - and YOUR reactions (Part 3)

Lecture 95 Mental Health: Art therapy, painting, depression - and YOUR reactions (Part 4)

Lecture 96 Mental Health: Art therapy, painting, depression - and YOUR reactions (Part 5)

Lecture 97 Mental Health: Art therapy, painting, depression - and YOUR reactions (Part 6)

Lecture 98 Mental Health: Gallery(ies) (Part 1)

Lecture 99 Mental Health: Gallery(ies) (Part 2)

Lecture 100 Mental Health: Nature and Mental Health (Internal) (Part 1)

Lecture 101 Mental Health: Nature and Mental Health (Internal) (Part 2)

Lecture 102 Mental Health: Nature and Mental Health (Internal) (Part 3)

Lecture 103 Mental Health: Nature and Mental Health (Internal) (Part 4)

Lecture 104 Mental Health: Nature and Mental Health (External) (Part 1)

Lecture 105 Mental Health: Nature and Mental Health (External) (Part 2)

Lecture 106 Mental Health: Nature and Mental Health (External) (Part 3)

Lecture 107 Mental Health: Looking around (Part 1)

Lecture 108 Mental Health: Looking around (Part 2)

Lecture 109 Mental Health: Looking around (Part 3)

Lecture 110 Mental Health: Looking around (Part 4)

Lecture 111 Mental Health: Looking around (Part 5)

Lecture 112 Mental Health: Looking around (Part 6)

Lecture 113 Mental Health: Mind Maps (Part 1)

Lecture 114 Mental Health: Mind Maps (Part 2)

Lecture 115 Mental Health: Mind Maps (Masks) (Part 1)

Lecture 116 Mental Health: Mind Maps (Masks) (Part 2)

Lecture 117 Mental Health: Mind Maps (Masks) (Part 3)

Lecture 118 Mental Health: Mind Maps (Masks) (Part 4)

EMPLOYERS: You may be in a position to help reduce depression in the workplace,EMPLOYEES: This course is for people of all occupations prone to depression and anxiety.,THOSE UNEMPLOYED: Perhaps unwillingly, you have more time - but perhaps also, more risk,SELF-EMPLOYED: Working alone can mean the risk of depression multiplies,STUDENTS: The stress of exams - an outlet is needed,PARENTS: You have your own stresses - you too need an escape,ACTORS: Acting creates its own pressures - sometimes you need to take a step back,TEENS: Perhaps more at risk than anyone - know there are ways you can help - and be helped,ANYONE AND EVERYONE: Fresh ideas, resources and awareness that there are others out there