All About Depression
What is depression?
It’s a mental health condition.
What # can you call if you are experiencing suicidal ideations?
988
What is the reason someone gets depression?
There is no specific reason! Depression can accur for no reason at all.
Depression affects more than just your mood
TRUE
Can depression be cured?
Yes, depression is treatable.
What’s one way teens face depression?
From dropping out, drinking, using drugs, pressure from school, or bullying.
Other answers are accepted too.
Can someone who had depression get it again?
Yes, it also puts you at a higher risk of a major episode.
Depression Can Be Linked to Genetics, Environment, and Mindset.
TRUE
What are the 3 most common signs that someone has depression?
1) presistent sadness
2) loss of interest in activities
3) changes in appetite or sleep patterns
What substance do teens consume the most? Why is this a problem?
Teens consume alcohol more than any other substance. This is an issue because it contributes to severe cases of depression. Alcohol doesn’t help ones’ condition, it makes it worse.
Between male and female who is more affected by depression?
females
Depression affects everyone the same
FALSE (everyones body has a different reaction to depression but there are a lot of common symptoms)
The symptom of depression in which you want to die is called _______
Suicide
What are some affective treatments for depression?
Antidepressants, Psychotherapy, Simple lifetyle changes
After the 1st year of COVID-19 how much did depression rates increase?
25%
Depression is all in your head and you can block it out.
FALSE
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having effect?
2-4 weeks
When does depression become major?
When its been going on for everyday for at least 2 weeks.
In what year did the US start seeing a noticable rise in depression rates?
around 2005
Medication is the only way to actually cure depression.
FALSE (yes, medication can be part of your recovery but there are many other effective ways to recover from depression)