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what is the broad explanation of depression?
It's a very serious illness where people feel a very intense feeling of consuming sadness for around long periods of time.
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/conditions/depression
What are unhealthy ways of coping?
common unhealthy ways of coping include but are not limited to cutting themselves, burning, and/or pulling their hair out.
What should you say when you notice someone you know is expressing signs of being depressed?
"Hey, I've noticed you've seemed down recently. would you like to talk about it?
What are some causes of Depression.
Depression can be caused by many factors mainly genetic predisposition, a loved ones death, major trauma, and stress.
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/conditions/depression
What are some healthy ways of coping?
what people do as an alternative is using a rubber band to snap around their wrist or a squishy to keep their hands occupied.
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/resisting-cutting.html
what should you do if you're the depressed individual?
Seek help in ways that benefit you.
-Like if you have trouble speaking to others you could journal!
-If you know you need to get it off your chest you could get a therapist.
-Take a walk or spend time with a loved one.
What are signs you can observe from a depressed individual.
Signs you should search for are increased irritability, not enjoying things they used to enjoy, and even as far as self harming.
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/conditions/depression
Sana has bipolar disorder and can feel something is off like shes about to have an episode. (an episode is when someone goes into a deep depressive state)
Should she?
A. Journal how shes feeling
B. Talk to her therapist
C. Take her medicine
D. All the above
D. All the above!
This is because talking to someone and writing down what you are feeling can clear the mind.
She could also take her medicine because taking prescribed medication will most likely regulate the brain hormones that were not being regulated.
Megan who usually speaks all through class has been quiet recently. For the past two weeks she has been exhibiting signs like, not talking to her friends as often, skipping practice, and hanging out with people who make poor decisions.
What should her friends do to help?
A. Talk to her counselor so an adult knows.
B. Talk to her personally saying you're always there.
C. Recomend smarter desicions.
D. All of the above
D! If you feel you can't help your friend you can always talk to a trusted adult to get help for them.
If you know your friend will listen to you or not it is always worth the try and knowing you support them is better than nothing.
When you recommend something it doesn't have to be a large thing, it could genuinely just be going for a walk or drawing to her mind off it.
That's why D is the answer.
What are the 6 major types of depression?
Clinical depression, persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression, psychotic depression, seasonal affective disorder, and bipolar disorder.
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/conditions/depression
What should someone with depression do when they are stresses?
They should name what they are feeling first clearly so it doesn't get confused with another emotion they might try to mask it as. Next they should find something that might help the individual. Like taking a walk, Doing breathing exercises, or noticing the good thing around them to calm down the nerves.
You notice Charlotte and her boyfriend have been fighting more because of her behavioral changes. He says that she isn't fun any more because shes sad all the time.
Would fighting worsen or brighten the situation?
What should you say when you see this happening?
Worsen. He is being completely ignorant of how she is feeling and making it consume her instead of lightening her load. If you see this happen you should talk to Charlotte or an adult you know is close to her and tell her she is supported and that your be there for her.
how long does it take to diagnose depression?
A.At least one week.
B.In total one month
C.At least two weeks
D.Only three weeks
C. At least two weeks.
When people are being tested for depression they have to wait another two weeks to be tested to show they have been showing signs of a depressive disorder.
Source: my therapist.
"The stress is too much"
What are help lines that teens and everyone can reach to help themselves when they are scared to talk to people around them?
988: is a hotline teen commonly used when they are in crisis or feel like committing suicide.
741741: When you text "Hello" a crisis councilor will respond and help you through your emotions.
800-662-4357: to call or you can send your local zip code to 435748 to talk to someone as well.
what is the difference when you speak to a teen about depression vs an adult?
When speaking to a teen its usually their mood you can notice first because they usually share their emotions in the way they act when its an adult though they usually acknowledge what you say so they can know what to do around others and usually better at masking (masking is when they hide how they actually feel)