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Behavioral Activation

Increase Pleasurable Activities

When mood drops, activity drops, and low activity lowers mood further. Behavioral activation reverses the cycle by deliberately scheduling pleasurable and meaningful activities.

Step One

Describe how your activity level has changed:

Step Two

List four pleasurable activities you will schedule:

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  3. 3
  4. 4

Step Three

Describe when you will do each one:

Step Four

Describe how you will know your mood is improving: