UB to Offer Course On Coping With Depression

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A course to help individuals learn how to recognize and cope with depression will be offered in February at the University at Buffalo.

Designed for adults ages 18 and older, "Coping With Depression" is designed to teach individuals how to identify and change negative thought and behavior patterns that can contribute to depression.

Changes in appetite and sleep habits, as well as a sense of worthlessness or guilt, can be signs of depression, according to John Roberts, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology and course instructor.

"Everyone has problems or situations which make them occasionally feel 'down'," says Roberts.

The course can be helpful for those who find these feelings or signs occur more often and interfere with their normal interest in life activities.

Classes, which will meet once a week for 12 weeks on the North (Amherst) Campus, will be available both weekday afternoons and evenings.

Although there is a tuition charge, potential enrollees will receive a free evaluation to determine whether they would benefit from the course.

Anyone interested in taking the course should call 645-3697. The registration deadline is Feb. 2.