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Depression A Mood Disorder

Depression A Mood Disorder. Clinical Depression : a mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything. 1. Depressed Mood 2. Lack of Energy 3. Inability to Concentrate 4. Withdrawal 5. Change in Sleep Patterns. 6. Feelings of Worthlessness

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Depression A Mood Disorder

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  1. DepressionA Mood Disorder Clinical Depression: a mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything

  2. 1. Depressed Mood 2. Lack of Energy 3. Inability to Concentrate 4. Withdrawal 5. Change in Sleep Patterns 6. Feelings of Worthlessness 7. Indifference 8. Pessimism 9. Irritability or Anger 10. Thoughts of Death or Suicide Warning Signs of Depression

  3. Stress vs. Depression • Extreme stress can LEAD to depression but….. • Stress does not CAUSE depression

  4. The Brain

  5. Suicide Suicide is the intent to kill ones self. Suicide is a serious problem in the U.S. and one of the leading causes of death among teens. Top 3 Causes of Death of Teens: • Car Accident • Homicide • Suicide

  6. Warning Signs of Suicide • Lack of Energy • Withdrawal from friends and family • No interest in favorite activities • Expressing suicidal thoughts or talking about death • Doesn’t care about how they look • Taking unnecessary risks • Give away personal possessions

  7. What Can You Do? For most people, a suicide is a cry for help. They don’t really want to die but have too much emotional pain and don’t know how else to cope. • Act calm, let them talk about how they are feeling • Don’t challenge them or make comments such as “You don’t have the guts to do that” • Offer support, tell them how much they mean to you • Urge the person to get help and offer to go with them • Don’t promise to keep it a secret, tell an adult

  8. Remember!!! Everyone has tough times and feels depressed now and then. Know that you are not alone!!

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