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Teen Depression
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Teen Depression Among teens, depressive symptoms occur
8 times more often than serious depression Duration is the key difference between
depressed moods and serious depression Depressed moods
Short-lived Rarely effect performance in school or
relationships Serious depression
Occurs for prolonged periods Become self critical Preoccupied with suicide or death
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What is Depression?
Depression – a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness Much stronger than the occasional sad
mood Not easy to manage 2 types of depression
Depends on cause of feeling and length of time
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Reactive Depression/Major Depression Symptoms
Persistent depressed, sad, anxious, or empty mood Feeling worthless, helpless, or experiencing excessive or inappropriate guilt Hopeless about the future, excessive pessimistic feelings Loss of interest and pleasure in your usual activities Decreased energy and chronic fatigue Loss of memory, difficulty making decisions or concentrating Irritability or restlessness or agitation Sleep disturbances, either difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much Loss of appetite and interest in food, or overeating, with weight gain Recurring thoughts of death, or suicidal thoughts or actions
Major Depression Combination of these symptoms Last for at least 2 weeks At least 5 of these symptoms must be present
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Physical Symptoms
Depressed teens may experience these symptoms Fatigue Changes in appetite Changes in weight
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Reactive Depression Reactive Depression – response to a
stressful event Example – Death of a friend Eventually goes away, within 6 months Person finds ways to manage his/her response to
the event Recommended Treatment
Cognitive-behavioral therapy Interpersonal therapy Making concrete changes in the way you
manage your life (Job)
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Major Depression Major Depression – medical condition
requiring treatment Symptoms are more intense and severe than
reactive depression May develop from reactive depression, chemical
imbalance, genetic tendency Caused by psychological trauma
Recommended Treatment Cognitive therapy Anti-depressant medication Psychotherapy
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Depression in Women
Experience depression twice as often as men
Due to hormonal factors Additional stress (responsibilities at
home/work, single parent, etc.) Vulnerable after the birth of a baby
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Depression in Men
6 million men in the United States are affected by the illness
Less likely to admit to depression ‘ Increased risk of coronary heart
disease Often masked by alcohol or drugs Working excessively long hours Less likely to seek help
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Getting Help
Talk with supportive people More physical activity Volunteer Counselor School psychologist Health care professional Family doctors