The Mental and Emotional Health Series is a flexible curriculum designed for clients who have mild to moderate mental and emotional health challenges. Using evidence-based approaches including acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectal behavior therapy (DBT), the series offers clients targeted exercises to build skills in managing a variety of mental health issues. The series includes a facilitator guide as well as six workbooks and six videos on key topics.

Ideal for clients with mild to moderate depressive symptoms, when paired with the available workbook, this DVD helps participants recognize symptoms and challenge the thinking patterns that reinforce them. Also included are exercises designed to help clients stay present in the moment, maintain healthy routines, and recognize the importance of building support networks.

Topics covered include:

• Recognizing signs and symptoms
• Relating mental health to different areas of life
• Identifying healthy coping strategies
• Challenging negative thinking patterns
• Practicing grounding and mindfulness techniques
• Identifying healthy habits to enhance well-being
• Developing assertive communication skills
• Planning for ongoing support

About the series

• The facilitator guide provides information about the therapeutic approaches used in the exercises, in addition to video discussion questions, facilitator tips, and group activities to extend the learning.
• The topic-specific workbooks focus on common challenges.
• Exercises are designed for both independent and facilitated use, in individual or group settings and can be used individually or in sequence.
• Videos feature compelling animations to reinforce key concepts and feature unscripted interviews with individuals who speak from their own experience.
• The strengths-based approach features inclusive language with reflection questions as well as exercises designed for a variety of learning styles.

*Subtitles are available in English or Spanish