Assessment

• The difference between sadness, grief, and depression.
• The impact of self-stigma / stigma.
• Signs of recovery. 

Knowledge

• Simple, non-judgemental terms for explaining depression.
• Helpful metaphors to use with people experiencing depression. 

Interventions

• Essential qualities of effective interventions for depression.
• Recognizing and challenging unhelpful thoughts.
• Self-compassion.
• Finding exceptions.
• Shifting low moods.
• Conversations about medication.