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Transcript of Bell ringer 2/28/12 A perfect weekend would include the following:
Bell ringer 2/28/12
A perfect weekend would include the following:
DEPRESSION
What is depression??
• A Mental illness
• Prolonged feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and sadness that are much stronger than the everyday blues.
Depression is…
An illness not a character weakness
Usually doesn’t go away on its own
Develops after an upsetting event OR…….
for no particular reason
Who Gets Depressed?
ANYONE CAN !
19 Million Americans will become depressed THIS YEAR.
More Americans suffer from depression than heart disease(12 million), cancer(10 million) & HIV(1 million)
• 1 in 8 teens become depressed
Signs of Depression
Appearance- sad , slow movements, poor hygiene, dress differently
Unhappy feelings, sad, hopeless, discouraged.
(-) self talk= “I’m a failure”, “No one cares”
No energy More irritable or angry than usual
Signs of Depression (Continued)
Reduced Concentration Guilt and low self-esteem Physical problems- Weight
loss/gain, sleeping more/less, headaches etc.
Suicidal Thoughts
If you have 5 or more of these symptoms for 2 wks or more, you may be depressed.
Depression take on many forms
it can be overlooked!
* 1 in 3 teens will receive help
*Affects more girls than guys WHY?
*30% of depressed teens develop a substance abuse problem
* 80% w/ depression can be successfully treated
*Untreated depression = #1 cause of suicide
*40% get better w/ talk therapy
Clinical Depression Vs.
“The blues”Clinical depression is much
more severe and long term.
Clinical depression often interferes with an individual’s everyday tasks.
***Reactive Depression***- responses to a stressful event, death of someone close, disease, injury etc.
Lasts a few weeks and then the person moves on
Causes of Depression
We don’t ENTIRELY know…….But we do know:
Genetics Life events….. Stress & the way we react to it Medical conditions Family & social environment
What happens in the brain when someone is depressed?
Affects chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters which regulate mood. These chemicals send messages between nerve cells in the brain.
Neurotransmitters=
Serotonin & Norepinephrine
When neurotransmitters run low …
People feel depressed, anxious & stressed.
Medication may be needed to restore balance.
Treatment
Antidepressants and/or talk therapy
Medication may increase suicidal thoughts in the beginning
70-80% respond to therapy
Why don’t Teens Get help???
Why don’t teens get help?
Don’t recognize the symptoms Denial that anything is wrong Believe nothing can help Perception….sign of weakness Can’t admit to having a problem Embarrassed Can’t talk to parents
Helping Someone with Depression
Be available (Listen) Suggest professional help Make them feel important Listen and watch for threats of
suicide SAP referral Tell an adult
National Suicide Prevention
CALL 1-800-273-8255(TALK)It will connect you to the closest crisis
center
Remember…………..
Your help should never come at your own emotional expense. If you look after your own needs, you’ll be in a better position to take care of your depressed friend or relative