Depression stats
What are some symptoms of depression?
Chronic sadness, irritability, loss of interest in activities, withdrawing from others, changes in appetite, changes in sleep, difficulty thinking clearly, difficulty concentrating, decreased hygiene, hopelessness, suicidal ideation
What is the 10th leading cause of death in the US in adults?
Suicide
How many kids report being abused in some way each year?
What is trauma?
The body's response to a deeply disturbing or distressing event or series of events.
Depression is most common in what age range?
18-25
How many adults have suicidal thoughts, on average?
About 5%
What are some examples of emotional or verbal abuse?
Insults or telling someone they're no good, will never amount to anything, or worthless
Calling someone names
Constantly arguing with you or yelling at you
Blaming you for things that aren't your fault
Flashbacks
Hypervigilence
Nightmares
Fear
Memory loss
Feelings of being unsafe
Distrust of others
Depression
Anxiety or panic
What is the average percent of adults who report experiencing depression in their lifetime?
About 7%
How many adults complete suicide per year, on average?
About 48,000
What are some effect of emotional, verbal and physical abuse?
Physical injuries
Low self esteem
Depression
Anxiety
Distrust of others/ fear
Nearly 35 million
Genetics
Brain chemistry
Health concerns
Life experiences, like trauma or other difficulties
Substance use
Extended grief
How many adults, on average, attempt suicide each year?
What is physical abuse?
Any type of physical behavior that is intended to harm someone, such as hitting, slapping, kicking, grabbing, shoving or using objects to hurt someone.
What are 3 common types of trauma?
Acute
Chronic
Complex
Is Depression treatable?
Yes! :)
What are some ways to prevent suicide?
Get professional help
Limit access to weapons
Tell others how you're feeling
Make a safety plan
Believe others when they tell you they have thoughts, and help them get help
What leads parent to abuse children, either emotionally, verbally or physically?
The parent's own unmanageable stress levels and untreated mental illnesses often lead them to abuse their children.
How is trauma treated?
Therapy
Sometimes medications to help treat symptoms
Regaining a sense of safety
Have support systems
Coping skills for distressing symptoms
Talking about your feelings and experience