DEPRESSION u What is depression u What causes

DEPRESSION u. What is depression? u. What causes depression? u. What are the sign of depression? u. How can you help someone with depression?

What Is Depression? A disorder that affects a person’s mood where feeling range from the blues to extreme sadness and hopelessness. [ It can be a crippling disease and may lead to suicide.

What Causes Depression? [ Physical: Chemical imbalance within the brain. [ Psychological: A mental disorder most often related to stress. [ Other Factors: Family history, Major life stresses, Physical illness, Drug abuse, Gender.

What are the Signs of Depression? [ Sadness [ Hopelessness [ Change in Eating Habits [ Change in Sleep Habits [ Loss of Self-Esteem [ Withdraw from Life [ Extreme and Sudden Mood Changes

How To Help Someone With Depression? [ Talk to them- Don’t dwell on the negative or challenging aspects & focus on the positive things in their life. [ Listen- Get them to talk. [ Show understanding [ Get them to suggest alternatives -Put things into perspective.

[ Exercise. [ Don’t tell them “THINGS ARE NOT THAT BAD. ” [ If it lasts longer than 2 weeks, seek help, hotlines, counselors, & trusted adults.

What are the Signs of Suicidal Risk? [ Grades Changing [ Giving Things Away [ Moody - Quiet [ Self Destructive Behavior [ Talk About It [ Have a Will [ Change in Eating Habits [ Change in Sleep Habits

What You Can Do To Help! 1. Determine the Danger. [ASK who, what, where, when, why, & how 2. Deal with the actual plan. [Remove the potential for suicide. Or [Remove the means. Or [Determine the method.

3. Get professional HELP. [Tell someone - teachers, counselors, parents, or suicidal hotlines. 4. Take RESPONSIBILITY for saving your friend’s life. 5. Write a contract for life.

SUICIDE IS A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO A TEMPORARY PROBLEM