Why Is Self-Care So Important for Recovery from Depression and Preventing Relapse?

Depression is often accompanied by low mood, loss of energy, and social withdrawal. Numerous evidence-based studies show that cultivating brain-friendly lifestyle habits can regulate immunity, reduce inflammation, and enhance brain resilience, supporting your path to recovery. Additionally, using the PHQ-9 mental health screening for self-assessment can help you recognize your psychological state early. When combined with an appropriate self-care plan, it can further strengthen your mental and physical resilience.

1. Understand Depression: Learn about depression, its impact on yourself and others, and how to manage the condition.
2. Empower Self-Management: Enhance self-efficacy and take active steps for your own health. Acquire practical self-care skills to address your physical, mental, and social needs.
3. Adopt Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyles: Strengthen brain resilience and regulate emotions through daily practices such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Improve symptoms by integrating these habits into everyday life.
4. Integrate Treatments: Understand the combination of medication and non-medication therapies, complemented by daily self-care, to improve treatment outcomes, reduce relapse risk, and build confidence in managing depressive symptoms on the path to recovery.

Depression is not a journey you face alone. Self-care is a solid foundation for regaining inner strength, stabilizing emotions, and moving toward mental and physical well-being. This learning program is designed to provide practical and compassionate support, guiding you step by step to integrate self-care into your daily life, effectively manage depressive moods, and prevent the progression and relapse of the condition.

Get to Know MBI Lab & Care’s “Depression Self-Care Learning Program”

MBI Lab & Care offers online courses and in-person workshops. Through carefully designed online and on-site sessions led by professional healthcare providers, the program provides comprehensive self-care knowledge and practical skills. It allows you to learn easily and gradually integrate self-care into your daily life.

1. Online Courses: Convenient learning without time or location constraints
   • Week 1: Understanding Depression (Dr. Zheng Qing)
     • Gain an in-depth understanding of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of depression while dispelling common myths.
     • Establish an accurate perspective on the condition, laying a solid foundation for self-care.
   • Week 2: Accompanying Is More Than Being Present (Dr. Sun Qingfang)
     • Learn to understand the feelings and needs of individuals with depression and develop effective communication skills.
     • Discover how to offer support and encouragement, becoming a warm presence for friends and family.
   • Week 3: Improving Depression Through Daily Life (Dr. Su Kuan-Pin)
     • Explore how daily habits in physical, psychological, and social aspects influence depressive moods.
     • Learn to adjust routines, establish regularity, and schedule adequate rest to recharge body and mind.
   • Week 4: Focus on Life – Building Resilience (Dr. Jane Pei-Chen)
     • Understand the principles and practices of mindfulness, cultivating present-moment awareness and inner calm in daily life.
     • Learn about brain plasticity and resilience, using mindfulness to enhance emotional regulation.
   • Week 5: Depression and Sleep (Psychologist Xiao Fanqi)
     • Deepen understanding of the importance of sleep for emotions, cognitive function, and overall mental and physical health.
     • Learn practical techniques to improve sleep quality and develop healthy sleep habits.
   • Week 6: Nutrition’s Role in Depression and Common Dietary Pitfalls (Dietitian He Hanyi)
     • Understand the relationship between diet, brain function, and emotional regulation.
     • Learn to choose foods that benefit both body and mind, and establish a balanced, healthy diet.
   • Week 7: Move Your Body – Exercise for Mood Enhancement (Cherry Hui-Chih Chang)
     • Explore the benefits of exercise in improving mood, relieving stress, and boosting energy.
     • Learn how to select suitable exercises and integrate physical activity into daily life.
   • Week 8: Preventing Relapse and Seeking Professional Support (Nurse Yang Ya-hui)
     • Learn how to seek professional help at different stages and access mental health resources.
     • Recognize signs of depression relapse and establish strategies and support systems to prevent recurrence.
2. In-Person Workshops: While online courses provide knowledge, in-person workshops help reinforce and apply learning.

Join our “Depression Self-Care Learning Program” today and become the gardener of your own mental well-being—nurture it continuously and embrace health and peace of mind! This program provides the public with a convenient and trustworthy mental health support system, helping more people actively monitor their emotions and seek professional assistance promptly when needed.