Think happy thoughts. A recent study found that people who learn to have a more optimistic attitude are less likely to become depressed--even if they were naturally pessimists. Changing the way you perceive life can have a dramatic affect on your mental health.

Learn to laugh. Laughing actually triggers the same endorphins that are exercise gives you.

The fact is that depression is not a diseases, it is a state of mind which needs to bend towards a right and positive direction. And so, depression treatment is only possible through support.

It isn’t a question of “beating” depression it is a question on how best to deal with it. Some of the previous posts give some great suggestions. We all do “self talk” the things we say inside our head, watch out for saying negative things about yourself. Try to change this behavior by purposefully saying nice things about yourself. It was very hard for me to do that at first. It took quite a while before it didn’t sound totally phony (still does a bit) but it really does help. Also focus on the good things about yourself, if you can’t think about any good about you at this current moment, think about all the good things you have done in the past, and sometimes even the smallest kindness can have a huge impact on others. Try to find others to lean on, it is truly shocking how many people are dealing with issues of their own, and even if their issues are nothing like yours, most of them would welcome your support, and be equally happy to help you with yours. The hardest part is taking the risk involved in reaching out for help.