Today, we can talk about depression, and there are numerous ways to help oneself or actively support therapy. The author brings extensive experience in treating depressive moods and severe depression. Here, she presents the most effective approaches. All suggestions and exercises are designed for self-help. Worksheets for self-help outline a personal path out of depression. Current knowledge from depression research is conveyed in an easily understandable form. Readers will get to know themselves better with the help of this book and learn how they can positively influence their feelings and moods. This self-help book provides depressed individuals with ways to break the cycle of despondency, self-devaluation, and withdrawal. It offers them effective assistance.