Depression Prevention

Prevention

Strategies to reduce your chance of becoming depressed include:

Being aware of your personal risk
Having a psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy if needed
Developing social supports
Learning stress management techniques
Exercising regularly
Not abusing alcohol or drugs
Getting adequate sleep, rest, and recreation
Eating a Mediterranean diet. This includes plant foods, olive oil, and fish and chicken.

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