Getting the Word Out to the Public and Professionals

For those of you who are interested in spreading the Depression Recovery Education news, here are some suggestions from a career Television Manager.

1- Go VIRAL- That means we start blogging and using the web--and the word starts spreading.

2- If several people will start blogs and tell all their friends and class members about them, the word will start to spread.

3- On our blogs, explain our story. Why did we get interested in these programs? What is our involvement in the Mental Health arena? Etc.

4- Keep the blogs to under 500 words. Put appropriate pictures on the blogs to add interest. Remember that it is open to the public, so do the blog accordingly.

5- About every 4th blog, write on a current topic that has some controversy if you want to get more readership to your blog.

6- Know our objectives: To provide educational opportunities for professionals in Utah, and to educate the Utah public about Depression and Anxiety healing (and for Jacob, about ADD and ADHD).

7- When our under-structure is sound in Utah, we want to appear on local talk shows, radio stations, and newspapers so that the public can have access to the program.

8- Let's Do This!!!!

NDRP Topics in More Detail

Here is more detailed information on what we will be covering in the Nedley Depression Recovery Programs:

Introductory Session: The Human Brain, Depression Increasing, the causes of Major Depression, the 10 Hit Categories, Treatments should depend on the Cause, General treatment Measures, Patient Improvement.

Session 1: The Symptoms and Effects of Depression, The 10 "Hit" Categories, The Twenty Week Cure.

Session 2: Lifestyle Hits, Bright Light therapy, Breathing Exercises, Circadian Rhythm Hits, Insomnia, Avoiding Pessimism, Gratitude and Praise.

Session 3: Nutritional Hits and how to Heal Them, Nutritional Causes of Depression, Obesity and Depression, Secrets of Weight Loss, 4 Step Weight Loss Program, Toxic Hits, Taking Control.

Session 4: Anti-Depressant Medications, Chronic Depression, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Tools, The A-B-C of CBT, Cognitive Distortions, Misbelief Breakers, Ways to Analyze Your Thoughts, Applying CBT.

Session 5: Choices & Change, Stages of Change, Addiction Hits, Overcoming Addictions, Characteristics of Addictions, Recommendations, 10 Aids to Healthy Choices, turning Defeat Into Victory.

Session 6: Coping with Stress Naturally, The Pineal Gland, Melatonin Production Recommendations, Good Stress and Stress Control, Reactions to Stress, and Examples in Stress Control.

Session 7: Social hits, How to Overcome Loss, Cognitive Distortions Associated with Unresolved Grief, Stages of Grief, Healthy Grieving, How Grief Differs from Depression.

Session 8: Common Medical Causes of Depression, Front Lobe Information, Nutrition Concerning the Frontal Lobe, Caution of Hypnosis, Music, Definite Frontal Lobe Hits (i.e.going against conscience), Care of the Frontal Lobe.

Depression Recovery Class in Kaysville, Utah

Nedley Depression Recovery Program Class at Davis High School

Facilitated by Holli Oram (801)546-3845: Wednesdays, September 16-November 11th, Rm 2308 from 6:30 – 8:30p.m.
Class fee: $50 per person, Required Workbook fee: $20
Optional textbooks recommended.

This is a highly effective health education program designed to help people learn what they can do to heal from depression and alleviate anxiety. It is based on hundreds of studies that identify causes and successful treatments for depression and anxiety. This course encourages commitment and change. YOU CAN DO IT!

Sept. 16- Registration and Introduction

Sept. 23- Identifying Depression and it’s Causes
Sept. 30– Lifestyle Treatment & “Hits Inventory”
Oct. 7– Nutrition, Brain Function
Oct. 14– Cognitive Tools Help Heal
Oct. 21– Addictions & Sustaining Change
Oct. 28– Positive Choices, & Encouraging Calmness
Nov. 4- Dealing with Grief & Loss
Nov. 11- Improving Brain Function For more information, or to pre-register, Call Holli Oram at (801)546-3845

Utah Depression Recovery Continued Education Conference

Major Conference on Resolving Depression and Anxiety
13 CEU Credits for $59.00 Approved by UT-NASW

Depression: The Way Out - Restoring Emotional Wellness
November 6-7, 2009 Salt Lake City, Utah

14 hours of core instruction: 4 MDs, 3 PhD Psychologists plus additional expertsTopics including:

• Circadian Rhythm / Sleep Issues - Dr. Lynn Johnson, PhD
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• Positive Psychology - Dr. Lynn Johnson, PhD
• Social and Stress Factors - Dr. Jacob Hess, PhD Psychologist
• Toxicity and Depression - Dr. Jerry Ross, MD
• Nutrition and Depression - Rachel Jones, MPH, RD
• Obesity and Hidden Depression - Dr. Mark Larsen, MD
• Alcohol/Drug Addictions and Depression - Mike Phillips, MPA
• Pornography and Depression - Mark Kastleman
• Neurotransmitters / Frontal Lobe of the Brain - David R. Laursen, MFHD
• Physical Activity and Depression - Mark Fuller
• Medical Conditions That Drive Depression - Dr. Regina Drueding, MD
• Genetic and Developmental Factors - Dr. Neil Nedley, MD
• Lifestyle and Depression - Dr. Neil Nedley, MD
• Psychological Medications and Depression - Dr. Neil Nedley., MD

Information and registration form: http://www.iie-edu.org/ Questions: Michael Phillips (801) 544-9795 michaelrp1@comcast.net or Dr. Ed Fila (801) 298-5452 info@innovinhealth.com or Holli Oram (801) 546-3845 holli.oram@gmail.com
Sponsored by Innovations in Education, a not-for-profit organization