Steps to follow when setting up a Depression Management group

Steps to follow when setting up a Depression Management group

1. Participants WANT to be part of the group

2. Outcomes of the Group are achievable

3. Environment is appropriate

   • Comfortable
   • Relaxed

4. Facilitator is enthusiastic about the group work

5. Participants and facilitator agree on a set of ground rules

6. participants are aware of the purpose of the group

7. Appropriate time of the day to set group

   • Maximum number of participants
   • Participate to their optimum

8. Patient Confidentiality