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Individuals affected by depression need a toolkit of coping strategies to help bridge the gap between therapy sessions. Distress tolerance skills, derived from approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), equip individuals to frame their emotional experiences while guiding them toward constructive behavioral changes. For instance, activities such as engaging in a warm bath, taking intentional walks in nature, or seeking social connections can mitigate feelings of isolation and despair, emphasizing the need for regular emotional check-ins with trusted friends.