Symptoms
This common symptom makes people feel sad or “down” most of the day.
Depressed mood
This type occurs after the birth of a baby and affects mood, energy, and bonding.
Postpartum Depression
This type of therapy helps with one or more family members that look at and find answers to problems together.
Family/Marital Therapy
Depression is just sadness.
Myth
This British Prime Minister described his depression as "the black dog"
People with depression often lose interest in activities they used to enjoy.
loss of interest or pleasure
Depression that happens alongside intense mood swings associated with bipolar disorder is called this.
Bipolar Depression
Bipolar 1- severe mania, little to no depressive symptoms
Bipolar 2- depressive symptoms, hypomania
This type of therapy is what you're doing right now! This therapy promotes a safe environment as well as allow one to feel they are not alone.
Group Therapy
Dr. Irvin Yalom
Universality- recognition of a shared experience and knowing a person’s problems are not unique.
Group cohesiveness (belonging) - the feeling of belonging to the group and valuing the group.
Catharsis- emotional release
The mental health crisis hotline number is 988.
Fact
This multitalented performer from The Greatest Showman and Les Misérables has spoken about experiencing depression early in his career.
Hugh Jackman
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much are changes in this basic daily activity.
Sleep
Depression caused by changes in seasons—usually during fall and winter—is known as this.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
This type of therapy helps people manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and develop coping skills.
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Talking about suicide increases the risk of someone attempting it.
Myth
This comedian and actor known for Mrs. Doubtfire and Aladdin was open about battling depression.
Robin Williams
Depression can affect how hungry you feel, causing big changes in this.
Appetite
This is the most common type of depression, lasting at least two weeks with daily symptoms.
Major Depressive Disorder
This type of therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
If someone looks happy, they can’t be depressed.
Myth
This Olympic swimmer with the most gold medals ever has spoken openly about his depression.
Michael Phelps
How long do symptoms of depression have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed with it?
2 weeks
This long-term, milder form of depression lasts two years or more.
Persistent Depressive Disorder-Dysthymia
This type of therapy uses electrical currents to stimulate brain activity for severe depression cases.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Abruptly stopping an antidepressant can cause flu-like symptoms.
Fact
This author of "The Bell Jar" explored themes of depression and mental illness in her writing.
Sylvia Plath