The media coverage brings attention to the ongoing work of the Center for Integrative Psychiatry and its efforts to develop innovative strategies for preventing depression relapse and supporting long-term mental health.
Although depressive symptoms may decrease, many people continue to struggle with resuming everyday activities and finding enjoyment in life. Participants in the GA-Goed study receive training that helps them identify meaningful activities, make concrete plans, and follow through on them. The researchers aim to determine whether increasing positive experiences can strengthen recovery and prevent future depressive episodes.
One of the study participants, Stefan Pastoor, shares his experiences with depression recovery and explains how activities such as ice skating help him maintain his well-being. The feature also highlights the importance of supporting people in the period after recovery, when resuming daily activities and maintaining positive experiences can still be challenging.
The GA-Goed study builds on earlier research led by Marlijn den Besten, which explored the role of positive mental imagery in depression recovery. Together, these studies contribute to a better understanding of how positive emotions and rewarding experiences may help people maintain their mental health after depression.
The recent attention from RTV Drenthe highlights the importance of developing effective relapse prevention strategies and increasing awareness of recovery after depression.
Schaatsen tegen terugval depressie: 'Het geeft kleur aan een zwart randje'
