SPEAK OUT: ANXIETY &

DEPRESSION COURSE

ALLOW YOURSELF TO HOPE AGAIN

ALLOW YOURSELF TO HOPE AGAIN ✦



The Anxiety & Depression Course is an all-encompassing curriculum for those who are supporting individuals and for individuals themselves who struggle with their mental health. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus, this course offers a nurturing environment where supporters and individuals find solace, understanding, and encouragement in their journey alongside their loved ones. This course is built of 8 weekly lessons covering the psycho-education, practical tools, and insights toward management and recovery from Anxiety & Depression.

WHAT IS THE ANXIETY & DEPRESSION COURSE?

FAQ

The Speak Out Anxiety & Depression course is a mental health resource for individuals who want to understand and manage anxiety and depression. It combines practical tools, guided exercises, and community support. In each session, we explore coping strategies, reflect on wins and challenges from the week, and practice tools to strengthen mental and emotional resilience. We hold space to voice frustration because we are not alone in this fight, and neither are you.

YOU ARE EASY TO LOVE. YOU ARE EASY TO CELEBRATE. YOU ARE WORTH FIGHTING FOR.

  • Speak Out courses are guided mental health courses designed to help people better understand what’s happening in their minds and emotions, and learn practical tools to navigate it. Each course walks through topics like anxiety, emotional regulation, negative thought patterns, communication, boundaries, and resilience. Instead of just talking about mental health in theory, Speak Out courses break things down into simple concepts, practical exercises, reflection questions, and real-life tools people can actually use in their daily lives.

  • The courses can be worked through individually at someone’s own pace, giving space to reflect and process, or they can be hosted by churches and organizations as in-person groups where people learn together, practice the tools, and have honest conversations about what they’re experiencing. The goal of Speak Out courses is to take topics that often feel overwhelming or confusing and make them understandable, practical, and something people don’t have to face alone.

  • Speak Out courses exist because too many people are struggling in silence, without the words, tools, or space to really process what is going on inside their heads and hearts. Anxiety, stress, and negative thoughts are common, but it is easy to feel like you are the only one dealing with them.

    Speak Out has a team of therapists, pastors, and psychologists who have come together to create these resources, taking years of experience and training to make mental health understandable and practical for real life.

    These courses are designed to create a space where honest conversations happen, where people can see how their minds and emotions really work, and start building healthier patterns instead of feeling stuck or alone.

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION COURSE

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  • Expectations & Check In

    Expectations & Check In

    Week Three of our Anxiety & Depression Course: We will start our time like we always do, with expectations & check in questions. This is how we ensure everyone feels safe to show up in whatever mental space they are in…with no expectations on them other than being with one another.

  • The Dangers of Isolation

    The Dangers of Isolation

    Loneliness is a distressing feeling of being disconnected from others, and it's not the same as just being alone. It often creates a cycle where mental health struggles like anxiety and depression cause a person to isolate themselves, which then makes them feel even more lonely. To break this cycle, it's important to make small changes and find support.

  • Group Discussion

    Group Discussion

    In this video, we talk about the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, which stems from not feeling known or seen by others. We’re gonna brainstorm both individual activities—like taking a walk without headphones or visiting a coffee shop, and group activities—such as joining a club or volunteering.

  • Self Compassion & Curiosity

    Self Compassion & Curiosity

    This practice helps you reconnect with yourself and others when you're feeling isolated.

  • Behavioral Activation

    Behavioral Activation

    When we are feeling isolated, it is easy to listen to the lies as to why we think we’re feeling that way. We are going to finish this week by discussing one or two small steps you can make in order to make next week easier.

  • “Since participating in the cohort, I've experienced a noticeable shift in my emotional regulation. I'm able to navigate relationship triggers with more clarity and less reactivity.”

    — Portland, OR Member