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Understanding Depression

Understanding Depression . 121 million people worldwide suffer from depression. (World Health Organization) Teen Depression Statistics. How is Depression Different from Regular Sadness?.

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Understanding Depression

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  1. Understanding Depression 121 million people worldwide suffer from depression. (World Health Organization) Teen Depression Statistics

  2. How is Depression Different from Regular Sadness? • Feelings of sadness, hurt, disappointment, or grief are normal reactions to arguments, breakups, doing poorly on an exam, not being chosen for a team, someone moving away, etc. • Most of the time, people manage to deal with these feelings & get past them with a little time & care (the feelings are brief).

  3. How is Depression Different from Regular Sadness? Depression is a strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months, or longer. • It affects a person’s thoughts, outlook, & behavior • Can drain energy, motivation, & concentration a person needs for normal activities. • It interferes with the ability to notice or enjoy the good things in life.

  4. Are there different types of depression? The type of depression being referred to is CLINICAL DEPRESSION (meaning it is a real medical illness) or CHRONIC DEPRESSION (meaning it goes on for a long period of time).

  5. 3 Important Things to Know & Remember about Clinical Depression: • It’s not just something that’s “all in someone’s mind” & it isn’t something you or anyone can just snap out of. • It’s a real illness that can affect your emotions & physical health. • Like other types of illnesses, it can be treated.

  6. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Depression?

  7. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Depression?

  8. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Depression?

  9. Being Aware! Recognizing clinical depression in yourself or in someone close to you isn’t always easy. To help, think of this: • Most of the time people recover from sadness after a few days. If someone is having difficulty doing so, that could be a first sign.

  10. Being Aware!

  11. What Causes Depression? It is best understood as an illness that occurs as a result of biochemistry (the chemicals in our body) and the traits we inherit from family members (genetics), this, in combination with, difficult or stressful life events, or a negative family and social environment can lead to depression.

  12. Breaking it Down:

  13. Breaking it Down:

  14. Breaking it Down: Biochemistry Genetics Challenging environment (abuse, stress at home, or school) Major life changing events (moving, divorce, sickness, death) Depression

  15. What Helps Depression Get Better? • Medical Checkup- a health condition could be causing symptoms of depression. • Talking to a Counselor Helps: - Better understand emotions. - To develop more positive ways of looking at things. - Helps build the confidence to deal with life’s struggles

  16. What Helps Depression Get Better? The most common treatment for clinical depression is a combination of talk therapy and medication. A therapist will know if prescribing an anti-depressant medication is necessary.  These are not “happy pills” that will suddenly change a person, but the right medicine and dose of it can help take away some of the worst parts of sadness and anxiety.

  17. What Helps Depression Get Better? • Support- simply saying, “I’ve been feeling down lately and I’m worried about myself” can be a good way to start a conversation with family or friends. -If a family member or friend is not giving you the help/ support you need turn to another trusted adult, do not stop looking for help!

  18. How Can You Help Yourself? . • Focusing on positive emotions & being with positive people can also help. • Do yoga, dance, and try to find a creative expression through art, music, or journaling. **Remember, physical activity = more “happy” chemicals!

  19. How Can You Help a Friend? Try saying this: “I’ve noticed (insert the behaviors you’ve observed), and I’m worried about you.” Ex) “I’ve noticed you haven’t been hanging out on the weekends with us as much as you used to, is everything okay?” “I’ve noticed you stopped staying after for art club, are you ok?” ** Offer to go with him/her to ask for help. ** “Can we go to the school counselor together and talk to him/her about how you’ve been feeling? It can’t hurt to just go and hear what he/she has to say.” **Tell an Adult about the concern you have.**

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