Depression: Complexities, Formulations and Self-Help

Speaker: Dr. Rashmi Shankar, Clinical Psychologist from UK who has worked for more than 30 years as a clinical psychologist within the mental health sector in the UK and has over 20 years teaching and training experience within her professional field

Chair: Shri K.N. Shrivastava, Director, IIC

The condition described as ‘depression’ has been known since antiquity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) figures tell us that at any one time 300 million of us can experience low mood that would meet formal criteria. Dr. Shankar will highlight some of the complexities that pose challenges and may increase vulnerabilities for depression experiences. Based on research evidence, she will present some applications of formulations that can help to extend the understanding of these complexities and vulnerability factors. Finally, based on cognitive-behavioural therapy approaches, self-help suggestions will be discussed