Factors That May Contribute
Research supports that depression, like many other diseases, tends to run in families so there seems to be a genetic tendency toward depression for some people more than others
Genetics
Name 5 of of the symptoms of depression
Depressed mood
Loss of interest/pleasure
Weight change
Difficulty concentrating
Sleep difficulties
Fatigue
Feelings of worthlessness
Thoughts of death
Name 2 risk factors
Poverty
Unemployment
Social isolation
Stressful life events
Name examples of distraction coping skills
Conversation, listen to talk radio, read, do puzzles, TV, computer games, jigsaws, solve a problem, make a list, learn something new, cleaning & tidying, gardening, arts & crafts
Dopamine is the
the reward chemical
As one would expect, traumatic life events such as abuse, neglect, significant loss, etc. can contribute to depression
Trauma
Symptoms must last for more than
2 weeks
Alcohol use increases the risk of developing depression because it is a
Depressant
Name examples of grounding coping skills
Use body & senses: smell fragrances, slowly taste food, notice the colors around you. Walk on the grass barefoot, squeeze clay or mud, do yoga, meditate, exercise.
oxytocin is the
love hormone
Obviously during difficult times in life (such as unemployment, financial problems, sickness, divorce, etc.) people may be more susceptible to depression
Life situations
Symptoms must cause significant
Distress/stress
Impact ability to function
Impact relationships
Name one reason why substance use increases the risk of developing depression?
Causes a chemical imbalance
Causes relationship conflict
Hinders ability to process emotions
Makes it difficult to function and accomplish task
Name examples of emotional release coping skills
Yell, scream, run! Try a cold shower. Let yourself cry… and sob. Put on a funny DVD and let yourself laugh! Try boxing, popping balloons, or crank up some music & dance crazy!
serotonin
the mood stablizer
Having another psychological, physical or medical condition can contribute to depression. For example, struggling with a serious anxiety disorder can in itself also be very depressing. The same goes for medical conditions. When someone is struggling with poor health, injury, disability or pain that can trigger feelings of depression
Other conditions
What is depression?
A mood disorder characterized by the inability to experience pleasure, difficulty in concentrating, disturbance of sleep and appetite, and feelings of sadness, guilt and helplessness
About how many American adults suffer from depression
Roughly 16 million
7 percent of the population
Name examples of self love coping skills
Massage hands with nice cream, manicure your nails, cook a special meal, clean your house (or just make your bed), bubble bath or long shower, brush hair, buy a small treat
endorphin is the
pain killer and stress reliever
When substance use gets out of control, depression may follow.
Substance use
Name 9 symptoms of depression
Depressed mood
Loss of interest/pleasure
Weight change
Psychomotor agitation (movement that serves no purpose, tapping, pacing, eyc)
Difficulty concentrating
Sleep difficulties
Fatigue
Feelings of worthlessness
Thoughts of death
True or False?
Young adults aged 18–25 are 60% more likely to have depression than people aged 50 or older.
True
Name examples of access your higher self coping skills
Help someone else, smile at strangers (see how many smiles you get back), pray, volunteer, do randomly kind things for others, pat dogs at the local park, join a cause
Examples of releasing endorphins include
Laughter
Essential Oils
Music
Dark Chocolate
Exercising