What is Depression
What is deppresion
A mental health condition
What is one common emotional sign of depression?
Persistent sadness.
What are brain chemicals?
This chemical communication system in the brain may be affected.
What is therapy?
Talking with a trained professional is called this
What is sadness?
Depression is simply this. Fact: It is a real health condition
What can depression cause
Sadness and Hopelessness
What is a common change in interest or enjoyment?
Loss of interest.
What is depression
What is depression
What are medications?
A doctor may prescribe these to help manage depression
What is a myth?
People with depression can just “snap out of it.” Fact: They may need support and treatment
What can depression affect
Sleep and appetite
What sleep changes can depression cause?
Sleeping too much or too little.
What is genetic history?
Depression can run in this type of family history. Answer:
What is social support?
Support from trusted people can help a person feel less alone
What is a fact
Talking about depression makes it worse. Fact: Talking can help
How long can depression last
at least 2 years
A person may feel worthless or overly guilty.
What is low self-esteem?
What is chronic stress
sure or this can increase depression risk
What is self-care?
Regular sleep, exercise, and healthy meals are part of this
What is a myth?
Depression is always easy to see. Fact: Some people hide their symptoms.
What can severe depression include
Hallucinations or delusions
Irritability can be a sign of this mental health condition
What is depression?
What is substance misuse?
Alcohol or drug misuse may increase the risk of depression
What is professional help?
A counselor, doctor, or trusted adult can provide this
What is true?
Depression can affect people of any age.