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Ways to manage moderate depression

With moderate depression, you may feel depressed often. Unfortunately, these feelings don’t usually go away on their own. While there are things you can do to help yourself, you may benefit from getting professional mental health treatment. You can work with your doctor to develop a treatment plan that’s personalized to fit your needs — and if you want to meet with a mental health specialist, you don’t need a referral. Just call us to get started, and see below for some resources that can help.1

Learn how to get care

 
Group therapy

Led by a mental health professional, group therapy gives you the opportunity to connect with and support others who are dealing with similar health issues or wellness goals. And in some instances, this type of therapy can be more effective than individual therapy. Common discussion topics include relationships, work, family, and stressful life events.

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Mental health apps

Mental health and emotional wellness apps can help you navigate life’s challenges and make small changes to improve your sleep, mood, relationships, and more. 

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Self-care advice and activities

Life’s normal ups and downs can throw you off balance — but simple self-care strategies and healthy habits can help. Try a few minutes of guided meditation a day, or explore our broad range of tips, articles, and audio activities on topics like: 

Find more self-care resources 

Classes and support groups

Our classes and support groups2 are taught by trained instructors and designed to help you strengthen relationships, change unhealthy behaviors, cope with stress, and more. 

Find a class or support group near you

Online healthy lifestyle programs

Get personalized advice, encouragement, and support to reach your health goals — entirely online. In these programs, you’ll learn tactics to help you:  

  • Keep stress in check
  • Boost your mood
  • Sleep better
  • Improve eating, exercise, and social habits affected by your mental health

Learn more about healthy lifestyle programs

Peer support

You don’t have to go it alone. Online communities and in-person peer support groups offer a place to share information and connect with others who have similar interests and concerns. Here are a few:

 

Not sure about your self-assessment results?

If you think you’re experiencing a different level of depression than what your results show, you can retake the self-assessment as many times as you like. Or browse the other recommended care options below:

     

Footnotes
[1] The apps and services described above are not covered under your health plan benefits, are not a Medicare-covered benefit, and are not subject to the terms set forth in your Evidence of Coverage or other plan documents. The apps and services may be discontinued at any time.
[2] Classes may vary, and some classes may have associated fees.

Reviewed by Lorena L. Roth, LCSW, February 2023.