The Three P's of Depression

Barry makes clear he's not directing this advice or information at people on the deeply depressed end of the spectrum. For the rest of us, though, this information could be really helpful. How we view the world and explain things to ourselves is a key factor in whether we accept or reject depression's lies. The name for the thinking style that discourages us from taking action and getting help is called attributional or explanatory style. And it includes the three P's: personal, pervasive and permanent.