Setting specific and feasible goals for patients with depression

Dr. Michael Posternak suggests setting specific and concrete goals during med management visits for patients with depression. Instead of vague goals relying on willpower and motivation, he encourages patients to set small, achievable tasks, such as going for a daily 20-minute walk. Adding accountability, like having someone to report to, further increases the success rate of completing the task. The focus is on breaking the cycle of feeling overwhelmed by a large to-do list and promoting a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.