Depression Thought Log Worksheet

Depression can influence the way you think about yourself, other people and the future. These thoughts often feel convincing in the moment and can contribute to ongoing low mood, hopelessness and self criticism. Recording these thoughts can help you recognise patterns and practise responding with more balanced and compassionate thinking.

This printable CBT resource includes a Depression Thought Log and a completed example to help you record situations that affect your mood, rate the intensity of your low mood, identify depressive thoughts and develop more balanced or compassionate alternative thoughts.

Whether you are working independently, alongside a therapist or supporting clients in therapy, this worksheet provides a practical and structured way to monitor depressive thinking patterns and strengthen CBT skills.

How This Worksheet Can Help

This worksheet can help you:

• Identify depressive thoughts
• Recognise thinking patterns linked to low mood
• Increase self awareness
• Monitor mood intensity
• Develop more balanced thoughts
• Reduce self criticism
• Strengthen compassionate thinking
• Improve emotional awareness
• Strengthen CBT skills
• Support depression treatment

What's Included

Depression Thought Log Featuring:

• Depression Thought Log worksheet
• Depression Thought Log example

These worksheets can be used independently or alongside therapy.

Who This Resource Is For

This resource may be helpful if you:

• Experience depression or low mood
• Notice frequent self critical thoughts
• Want to recognise depressive thinking patterns
• Are completing CBT
• Are looking for printable depression worksheets
• Want practical thought monitoring tools
• Want to build more balanced thinking
• Want to improve emotional awareness

This resource is suitable for psychologists, counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health clinicians, coaches, mental health students and individuals completing self-directed therapy.

These worksheets are also suitable for therapists to use directly in sessions, as structured discussion tools, skill-building exercises, or between-session homework.

Product Details

Depression Thought Log

• 2 page PDF
• Instant digital download
• Printable PDF format
• A4 size
• Suitable for print or digital use
• Designed for personal or therapeutic use
• No physical item will be shipped

Important Information

This resource is designed for psychoeducation, therapy and personal development. It is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice, assessment or treatment.

How You Will Receive Your File

Your files will be available for instant download immediately after purchase. Simply download, print or use them digitally at home or during therapy sessions.