"our meaning, reward and pleasure system is more powerful and plastic than our academic textbooks have ever dared to imagine" Hesler (2016).

In a recent issue of "Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Gregor Hasler (University of Bern) analyzes the neuroscientific implications of the pursuit of well-being... Promising findings show strong and lasting effects of currently available well-being therapy in severe psychiatric conditions such as major depressive disorder" (Medical Epress September 8, 2016)

See this article for more
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-09-pursuit-well-being-brain.html

Reference: Gregor Hasler. Well-Being: An Important Concept for Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Neuroscience, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (2016)

Short but informative explainer video about depression.

Notice the reference to the important relationship between worrying, dreaming and depression. 
At CFH, our understanding of the neuroscience behind this is key to our helping people make positive changes.

In fact, we have discovered that when you learn more about how the brain works and what's going on in your brain, you may well find it easier to get on top of depression simptoms and stay feeling better for longer.  This is why Solution Focused Hypnotherapy sessions can also be seen as an education, because once you know something you are more empowered and this helps towards getting you back in control.

Video by: Uncommon Knowledge
Subject: Depression Explained
Source: https://youtu.be/6i-F8O24uas