Ep 11 Depression and Technology to Help Reduce Symptoms

Next Generation Behavioral Health

Dr. Christina Armstrong and Dr. Julie Kinn talk about evidence based treatments for depression, and technologies to support delivery of and access to treatment. To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0riAbtrTuQ) DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts [email protected] Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth Next Generation Behavioral Health is produced by the Defense Health Agency (https://health.mil/). Learn more about Military Health Podcasts at http://t2health.dcoe.mil/military-health-podcasts. Music by BenSound (http://bensound.com). National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (available 24/7): 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) a. Military OneSource consultant at 800-342-9647, http://www.militaryonesource.mil/ b. Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE) at the Defense Health Agency has a depression resource list and clinical support tools available at www.pdhealth.mil/clinical/conditions/depression c. d. AfterDeployment (Depression module) e. www.afterdeployment.dcoe.mil/topics-depression2 Mobile Applications: ACT Coach Mobile application to support the delivery of Acceptance and Commitment therapy https://mobile.va.gov/app/act-coach CPT Coach Mobile application to support the delivery of Cognitive Processing Therapy https://mobile.va.gov/app/cpt-coach LifeArmor Take self-assessments and learn about mental health concerns. This mobile application includes 16 modules, including depression, built-in self-assessments and tools for coping. http://t2health.dcoe.mil/apps/lifearmor Mood Coach Mobile application for veterans, service members and others to learn and practice behavioral activation. Designed to help you boost your mood through participation in positive activities. https://mobile.va.gov/app/mood-coach Positive Activity Jackpot Based on behavioral activation, this app aims to help you to motivate to take action to take your mind off negative thoughts. http://t2health.dcoe.mil/apps/positiveactivityjackpot STAIR Coach – Mobile application that supports the delivery of Skills Training in Affective Regulation (STAIR), an evidence based psychotherapy for emotion regulation and relationship issues https://mobile.va.gov/app/stair-coach T2 Mood Tracker Monitor your emotional health by tracking your moods. http://t2health.dcoe.mil/apps/t2-mood-tracker Virtual Hope Box This mobile application is a digital version of the Hope Box therapy, and integrates other key pieces of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, including relaxation techniques and coping strategies. http://t2health.dcoe.mil/apps/virtual-hope-box