1. www.pspbc.ca Mood Self-Management in 5 minutes Dan Bilsker PhD Clinical Asst Prof, Psychiatry, UBC Adjunct Prof., SFU Private Practice in CBT www.psychdrs.ca

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4. The Antidepressant Skills How to set specific & achievable goals Reactivating Your Life How to think about yourself and your situation in a fair, realistic & helpful way Realistic Thinking How to systematically tackle problems Resolving Problems How to mentally and physically relax yourself Relaxation

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