The following worksheets help strengthen your coping skills for depression. Find a skill that appeals to you, or one that you think is easy to do, and work through it. Once you’ve completed the activity, continue to practice it, make notes, and discuss your experience with your therapist in your next session.

Sleep hygiene is a phrase to describe healthy sleeping habits. Quality sleep leads to waking up feeling refreshed, reduces the risk of health conditions, and helps improve mental health. However, we all struggle with sleep from time-to-time. In these instances, it can be helpful to remind yourself of the right conditions for a restful night’s sleep.

Our behavior impacts how we feel. If you’re feeling depressed, you may not want to add something else to your plate. However, when we participate in certain activities, they can directly boost our mood and even alleviate symptoms of depression. This activity schedule template can help you to identify activities that are meaningful to you and provide the motivation to make small adjustments for big changes to your mental health.

Journaling can be a powerful way to process feelings of sadness and gain insight into your emotions. These journal prompts guide you through reflection, helping you explore the root of your feelings, express them safely, and find ways to nurture yourself. Writing can provide clarity, comfort, and a sense of release, allowing you to move through sadness with greater self-awareness and compassion.