Number | Cluster theme with strategies | Mean (SD) 1 | Priority ≥ 4 2(%) |
---|---|---|---|
Meta-cluster A: A focus on the depression | |||
Cluster 1 | Being aware that my depression needs active coping | 3.34 3 | |
46 | Take the signals of my depression seriously | 4.08 (1.19) | 68 |
22 | Acknowledging that depression is a disease | 3.96 (1.48) | 72 |
11 | Take more and more decisions myself again | 3.44 (1.21) | 44 |
39 | Engaging in a structured form of meditation (e.g. yoga, mindfulness) | 3.16 (2.37) | 44 |
43 | Do my best not to avoid issues | 3.16 (2.89) | 36 |
49 | Taking my medication at a fixed place and/or time | 2.84 (2.53) | 36 |
47 | Using a positive mantra | 2.76 (2.18) | 32 |
Cluster 2 | Active coping with professional treatment | 3.33 | |
28 | Maintaining long-term professional support | 4.00 (1.20) | 76 |
7 | Finding a therapist with whom I feel connection | 3.68 (1.26) | 56 |
13 | Finding a type of treatment that suits me | 3.40 (1.28) | 56 |
31 | Taking warnings from others about increasing of my depression seriously, even if I do not notice it myself | 3.36 (1.59) | 48 |
9 | Making sure I have telephone support when needed from family/friends/an organisation | 3.32 (1.34) | 48 |
14 | Finding information about my depression | 3.00 (1.44) | 40 |
27 | Making sure there is professional support when using my medication | 3.00 (2.00) | 40 |
8 | Asking my therapist for explanation about medication | 2.96 (1.80) | 44 |
Meta-cluster B: An active lifestyle | |||
Cluster 3 | Active self-care, structure and planning | 3.00 | |
24 | Ensuring enough rest to avoid exhaustion through over-exertion | 3.68 (1.58) | 60 |
15 | Setting realistic short-term goals | 3.56 (1.29) | 56 |
26 | Making sure to have a good day/night rhythm | 3.40 (2.16) | 64 |
3 | Ignoring the tiredness associated with my depression | 3.12 (1.55) | 40 |
19 | Get dressed every day | 3.12 (2.75) | 52 |
17 | Engaging consciously and unstressed in activities | 3.04 (1.96) | 44 |
4 | Making an adjusted activity schedule | 3.00 (1.60) | 28 |
40 | Keeping a diary | 2.80 (2.80) | 40 |
2 | Take a shower every morning | 2.72 (2.28) | 36 |
30 | Healthy eating | 2.72 (2.28) | 36 |
23 | Making sure that I will be awakened every morning | 2.68 (2.78) | 40 |
20 | Making plans for the future | 2.68 (1.66) | 28 |
33 | Taking every opportunity to tide the house | 2.48 (1.29) | 20 |
Cluster 5 | Free time activities | 2.74 3 | |
18 | Leaving the house regularly | 3.72 (1.56) | 60 |
10 | Engaging in sports activities | 3.20 (1.36) | 48 |
16 | Exploring creative hobbies | 2.84 (1.97) | 32 |
1 | Develop an unused talent | 2.28 (1.64) | 16 |
36 | Writing an own weblog | 1.68 (1.34) | 12 |
Meta-cluster C: Participation in everyday social life | |||
Cluster 4 | Social engagement | 2.94 | |
6 | Informing close family/friends about my depression | 3.64 (1.03) | 52 |
50 | Explaining my depression to family/friends | 3.52 (1.45) | 48 |
25 | Involving close family/friends in my treatment | 3.48 (1.45) | 60 |
37 | Meet with the friends with whom I can be myself | 3.40 (1.52) | 52 |
45 | Discussing depression with those I trust in order to have support nearby | 3.40 (1.52) | 60 |
42 | Ask my family/friends to actively keep in contact with me | 3.36 (1.99) | 48 |
38 | Discussing my depression with trusted people to fetch predjudices | 2.80 (1.68) | 32 |
44 | Seeking contact with fellow sufferers | 2.64 (1.83) | 24 |
29 | Searching out my family background | 2.28 (2.12) | 24 |
48 | Planning a holiday adapted to my possibilities in consultation with my family/friends | 2.16 (1.49) | 16 |
41 | Searching for contact with new people in my life without obligations | 1.64 (1.03) | 4 |
Cluster 6 | Work-related activities | 2.47 | |
32 | Explaining my depression to my manager | 2.64 (1.75) | 24 |
5 | Explaining my depression to close colleagues | 2.60 (1.44) | 24 |
34 | Finding out which activities are achievable | 2.52 (1.61) | 28 |
12 | Provide backup from colleagues for work that is too much for me | 2.40 (1.52) | 20 |
35 | Slowly start (volunteering) work | 2.36 (1.51) | 16 |
21 | Finding occupations (e.g. volunteering) | 2.32 (1.34) | 16 |