One Minute Conversation - Depression
Explain

Many people with depression find that moving more helps them manage their condition and symptoms, as well as improving their general wellbeing. I wonder what you make of that?

If appropriate and time allows share one or two benefits of activity that may be relevant to your patient.

Physical activity is a key part of optimising and maintaining health for patients with depression. Common benefits reported by people with depression include:

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Insight

Asking a question such as ‘what do you make of this’ allows some space for people to talk and explore the information rather than asking ‘do you understand?’ which can shut things down. They may already have a good understanding of the benefits of physical activity, so if you’re pressed for time you can ask it like this without patronising them and also offer the opportunity for them to tell you that they know it already.

Developed by

Limb Power
BACPAR
BAPO
Activity Alliance
Mind
RC Psych
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