symtomps
what can depression affect?
depression can affect a persons mood, the way they act, how they do in school, their energy, the way they sleep and they way they eat
how can the loss of a loved one cause depression?
can impact the persons social life and can make them fall into really bad grief
what is clinical (major) depression?
a fairly prominent and persistent loss of pleasure and intrest
A student is depressed and doesn't feel like they are enough. The student is affected by low energy, they way they eat is different and they distance themself from people. List three posible choices of what the student should do
1. the student can talk to someone for help
2. the student can go see a therapist
3. the student can call or text the suicide hotline (988) if they feel suicidal
what is one adult you can talk to for help
a trusted adult
what is a PHYSICAL symptom a person can feel?
a physical symptom a person can feel is headaches
how can failing classes cause depression?
they can stop doing their work and fail the class
what is reactive depression?
a response to a life event
A student is depressed and doesn't feel like they are enough. The student is affected by low energy, they way they eat is different and they distance themself from people. list three positive outcomes
1. the student gets the help they need
2. the therapist helps the student by talking about helpful ways they can feel better or get better
3. the suicide hotline talks to the student about how important it is to not make any poor decisions and about helpful ways to feel better and not think thoughts about wanting to die
what is the suicide hotline/number?
988
what thoughts can people have from depression
people can have suicide thoughts but not for everyone
how can feeling bad about yourself cause depression?
can make the person think they aren't good enough
what is manic depression?
dificult to control their impulses
A student is depressed and doesn't feel like they are enough. The student is affected by low energy, they way they eat is different and they distance themself from people. list three bad outcomes
1. the student refuses to talk with someone and it gets worse
2. the student says yes to seeing a therapist but then they don't want to go anymore
3. the student thinks it won't help and doesn't call or text the suicide hotline
What is one helpline from a mental health website that you can call?
SAMHSA 800-622-4357
how can depression affect a persons social health?
sometimes people want to stay away from people or want to stay close to people
how can a bad realationship with a parent make depression worse, or cause depression
can make the person not trust their parent
what is chronic depression?
less specific and may occur periodically
A student is depressed and doesn't feel like they are enough. The student is affected by low energy, they way they eat is different and they distance themself from people. make a decision of what the student should do
any dicision you choose could be a good decision
who is a person you can schedule an appointment to see to talk about ways to feel better or get better?
a therapist
what is masked depression?
masks the common signs of sadness and lethargy
A student is depressed and doesn't feel like they are enough. The student is affected by low energy, they way they eat is different and they distance themself from people. evaluate your decision
think about the decision you made