Behavioral Activation

Everything Willow Labs AI has written about Behavioral Activation, drawn from CBT, ACT, IFS and other evidence-based approaches. Practical, no fluff, with the techniques therapists actually use.

3 articles

Depression · 8 min

What Causes Low Motivation in Depression and How to Work With It

Low motivation in depression isn't laziness — it's the illness flattening your brain's reward system. Here's why, and how to work with it.

Jun 23, 2026

Depression · 9 min

Depression vs. Sadness: How to Tell the Difference

Depression vs sadness: sadness moves and fades, depression settles in and flattens everything. The real differences in duration, function, and self-worth.

Jun 19, 2026

CBT · 7 min

How to Get Out of a Depressive Episode (CBT)

Depression says “wait until you feel better.” CBT flips it: act first, mood follows. Here’s how to build tiny rungs out of a low day without fake cheer.

May 12, 2026