To let the depressed person know that she or he is not alone in his or her struggle with depression. We also help others learn to do pleasant activities again.
To provide a group where members can help one another and learn new skills in making mastery over their lives and begin to live again with hope and joy.
To help each member feel better about themselves -today. One day at a time.
To educate the depressed person and his or her family about the nature and cause of depression and remove the SHAME of their feeling depressed. It’s OK to admit that we are feeling overwhelmed.
SOURCE: Copyright(c) I’ll do it when I feel better. (2013) Depressed Anonymous Publications. Louisville. Chapter. Three: What is Depressed Anonymous. Page 23.