1 / 21

Depression, SUICIDE , and Adolescents

Learn about the difference between sadness and depression, common symptoms of depression in adolescents, and how to seek help and support. Recognize warning signs of self-harm and suicide and know when and how to get emergency help. Remember, depression is treatable, and there is help available.

jhughes
Download Presentation

Depression, SUICIDE , and Adolescents

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Depression, SUICIDE, and Adolescents FCMS 2019

  2. Stop, drop, and roll…

  3. So what do adults in your life tell you about sadness, depression, and suicidal thoughts?Have they talked with you at all?

  4. What is the difference between SADNESS AND DEPRESSION?

  5. Sadness… • is a normal human emotion. We’ve all experienced it and we all will again. Sadness is usually triggered by a difficult, hurtful, challenging, or disappointing event, experience, or situation. In other words, we tend to feel sad aboutsomething.

  6. Depression… is an abnormal emotional state, a mental illness that affects our thinking, emotions, perceptions, and behaviors in pervasive and chronic ways. When we’re depressed we feel sad about everything. Depression does not necessarily require a difficult event or situation, a loss, or a change of circumstance as a trigger. In fact, it often occurs in the absence of any such triggers. People’s lives on paper might be totally fine—they would even admit this is true—and yet they still feel horrible.

  7. The top global cause of illness and disability for adolescents has been declared to be depression, with suicide ranking as the third-biggest cause of death. Public Healthwatch

  8. Symptoms of DEPRESSION in adolescents/teenagers *Feelings of deep sadness, which can include crying spells for no apparent reason *Feeling hopeless or empty Irritable or annoyed mood Frustration or feelings of anger, irritation Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Ongoing sense that life and the future are grim and bleak

  9. Watch for changes in your behavior, such as: • Tiredness and loss of energy • Insomnia or sleeping too much • Changes in appetite • Use of alcohol or drugs • Social isolation • Change in grades • Angry outbursts, disruptive or risky behavior

  10. What should I do if I’m feeling depressed? • Talk to a trusted adult who can give you help. BE HONEST!!!! Help may include: • Counseling • Talking to your doctor

  11. There's no sure way to prevent depression. However, these strategies may help. • Talk to your parents/guardians…REALLY TALK to them and tell them what is going on… • Take steps to control stress…Look at your schedule…are you over-extended with activities? • Reach out for friendship and social support, especially in times of crisis…Spend more face-to-face time with friends instead of texting or social media. • Eating and sleeping habits… • Get treatment at the earliest sign of a problem to help prevent depression from worsening • Maintain ongoing treatment, if recommended, even after symptoms let up, to help prevent a relapse of depression symptoms

  12. Depression can lead to… • Self-harm — for example, cutting, burning, or excessive piercing or tattooing • Making a suicide plan • Attempting suicide

  13. Suicide Stats in Georgia • In 2016, suicide in Georgia was the... • 2nd leading cause of death for: ages 10-14 & 25-34 • 3rdfor ages 15-24 • 4thfor ages 35-44 & 45-54 • 10th leading cause of death for ages 55-64

  14. Recognizing Warning Signs of Self-harm/Suicide in yourself or friends… • Talking or joking about dying by suicide… • Saying things like, “I’d be better off dead,” “I wish I could disappear forever,” or “There’s no way out.” • Speaking positively about death or romanticizing dying (“If I died, people might love me more”)

  15. Writing stories and poems about death, dying, or suicide • Engaging in reckless behavior or having a lot of accidents resulting in injury • Giving away prized possessions • Saying goodbye to friends and family as if for the last time • Seeking out weapons, pills, or other ways to kill themselves

  16. Temporary Problem… Permanent Solution • Teenager - DUI

  17. Golden Gate Bridge…(Parents please google this video…info below – then finish ppt.)

  18. Remember… • Temporary PROBLEM…vs. PERMANENT SOLUTION • Your life will not always be like it is now in this dark moment… • Stop and take a breath…and ask for help from an adult…

  19. When/how to get emergency help… • If you think someone is suicidal, or you may hurt yourself or attempt suicide, do not delay…get help ASAP! Tell an adult IMMEDIATELY! NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT… • If you’re at school, tell a trusted adult that you need to speak to a counselor ASAP – it is an EMERGENCY. *

  20. Call a suicide hotline number — in the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) • THESE STEPS MAY SAVE SOMEONE’S LIFE…NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN GETTING THAT PERSON HELP RIGHT THEN!

  21. Depression is common. It is a serious illness, BUT it is treatable. Depression can lead to thoughts of suicide – if you or a friend are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, talk to an adult who can and will help you! There is help…AND… “You deserve to feel better.” Things to remember…

More Related