Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently ________ mood.
What is SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
In the US, mood disorders, such as depression, are ON THE RISE or ON THE DECLINE according to recent studies?
What is ON THIS RISE.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is _______.
What is EXERCISE
This type of depression involves a combination of these symptoms: depressed mood, fatigue, appetite change, poor concentration, guilt and sometimes suicide.
What is MAJOR DEPRESSION or CLINICAL DEPRESSION or MAJOR DEPRESSION DISORDER
Name 2 resources in school?
What is SCHOOL COUNSELOR or SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST or TEACHER or PRINCIPLE.
The symptom of depression in which you want to end your life is know as ______.
What is SUICIDE
How many adolescents have a mental health condition?
What is 1 IN 5 or 20%.
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
What is FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, RELATIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC
This type of depression ha episodes of extreme sadness as well as times of extreme happiness and energy.
What is BIPOLAR DISORDER or BIPOLAR DEPRESSION or MANIC DEPRESSION
Name two local resources.
What is GUNDERSEN or MAYO or NAMI LA CROSSE COUNTY, INC
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
What is LACK OF INTEREST/PLEASURE.
Do athletes experience depression?
Oscar De La Hoya
David Freese
Larry Sanders
Michael Phelps
Brandon Marshall
Two ways of improving your self-esteem
What is LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC
This type of depression occurs when you have a Major Depressive episode that lasts at least two years.
What is CHRONIC DEPRESSION
What is an website tailored to this event that you could explore when understanding suicide, anxiety, and depression?
How long do symptoms of suicide have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed?
Is depression an illness or just a phase?
Depression is a treatable medical illness, not just a bad mood or an inevitable part of life's ups and downs.
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
What is ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD or HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC
What is a long term type of depression, which has less severe symptoms?
What is DYSTHYMIA or DYSTHYMIC DISORDER
Name a national resource?
What is NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE, SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER
Feelings of pessimism (negative thinking) can lead to a loss of ______.
What is HOPE.
What is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. in people over 5 years of age?
What is DEPRESSION
What can people do to help manage their depression?
What is STAY ACTIVE, KEEP REGULAR SLEEP SCHEDULE, SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, BREAK DOWN BIG TASKS IN TO SMALLER ONES.
SAD, usually involving a lack of natural sunlight, stands for what type of depression?
What is SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER.
When should you contact someone for help?
What is ANYTIME is the right time to ask for help, or resources.