depression
what is depression
common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act
what are 2 symptoms of depression
excessive crying
irritability
what is one type of depression?
hnt: often happens due to the change of the seasons
seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
what is 1 way of coping
hnt: having to do with the mind
* think happy thoughts
What is 1 place to contact?
hnt: national
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
what is the scientific name for depression/ another name for depression?
Persistent depressive disorder or major depressive disorder
What are 2 other symptoms of depression
weight gain/weight loss
loss of interest in activities
what are two types of depressions?
hnt: can happen about a week before a girl hits her menstrual cycle.
hnt: can occur after giving birth or while in the pregnancy.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
postnatal depression
what is another way of coping
hnt: having to do with health
* eating a healthy diet
what is another place to contact?
hnt: having to do with a question
what are some causes for depression that were mentioned in the website?
* stressful event
* their way of coping with grief
* loss of a job
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Feeling worthless or guilty
What are 2 types of depressions?
hnt: change in mood
hnt: often see, hear, or feel things
bipolar depression
Psychotic depression
what are 2 coping ways
* Getting enough quality sleep on a regular basis
* avoiding alcohol
What is the contact area that you should call in case of emergencies?
911