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MENTAL-EMOTIONAL

HEALTHTOPICS: Depression

Life Crises

Mental Health Services

DEPRESSION

• DEF: a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal

CAUSES OF DEPRESSION– Inability to cope with a life crisis– Changes in brain structure– Genetic predisposition– Traumatic family events– Physical illness and disorders– Alcohol and other drug use

What do you know about people and depression?

~JOURNAL 4~• Do you know someone who is/was

depressed

• How did this person act?

• Was there one single event that triggered the depression?

• How long were they depressed?

• Did they receive treatment of any kind?

Myths about depression

• It's normal for teenagers to be moody; Teens don't suffer from "real" depression. 

• FACT: Depression is more than just being moody. And it can affect people at any age, including teenagers. • Telling an adult that a friend might be

depressed is betraying a trust. If someone wants help, he or she will get it.

• FACT: Depression, which saps energy and self-esteem, interferes with a person's ability or wish to get help. It is an act of true friendship to share your concerns with an adult who can help. No matter what you "promised" to keep secret, your friend's life is more important than a promise.• Talking about depression only makes it worse. 

• FACT: Talking about your feelings to someone who can help, like a psychologist, is the first step towards beating depression. Talking to a close friend can also provide you with the support and encouragement you need to talk to your parents or school counselor about getting evaluated for depression.

SYMPTOMS USED TO DIAGNOSE DEPRESSION

• Deep sadness• Apathy• Fatigue• Sleep disturbances• Weight or appetite changes• Lack of concentration• Feelings of worthlessness• Morbid thoughts

Let’s Talk About Depression

• 4 out of 100 teenagers get seriously depressed each year.  Sure, everybody feels sad or blue now and then.

• But if you’re sad most of the time, and it's giving you problems with:– School work– Relationships– Controlling behaviors in other ways

Then the problem may be - DEPRESSION  

• The good news is.... you can get treatment and FEEL BETTER SOON

If you think you're depressed... TALK TO

SOMEONE!• If you are concerned about depression in yourself or a friend, TALK TO SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP.

• There are many people who you can talk to:– a psychologist– your school counselor– your parents, or a trusted family

member– your family doctor– a professional at a mental health

center

5 EMOTIONAL RESPONSES USED TO COPE WITH LIFE CRISES

• Denying or refusing to believe what is happening

• Being angry about what is happening• Bargaining, or making promises, hoping to

change what is happening• Being depressed when recognizing the

outcome is unlikely to change• Accepting what is happening, adjusting,

and bouncing back

EXIT TICKET!!! Turn in Video Worksheet and separate piece of paper, titled:

SELF-ESTEEM

1. What is your definition of self-esteem?

2. Positive self-esteem?

3. Negative self-esteem?

4. How is self-esteem and depression linked?

5. List at least 3 examples of how you can have positive self-esteem.