SAMANTHA SILVA ASHLEY KRONCHNABEL JT FRANCIS SAM ROUNDS NATHAN THOMAS Depression and Suicide

Depression Overview Depression is a mood disorder that involves the feeling of sadness and the loss of interest. It is something that one does not overcome in a short amount of time and could take treatment.

Causes and Risk Factors for Depression Loneliness Lack of social support Recent stressful life experiences Family history of depression Marital or relationship problems Financial strain Early childhood trauma or abuse Alcohol or drug abuse Unemployment or underemployment Health problems or chronic pain

Symptoms of Depression Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Loss of interest in daily activities Appetite or weight changes. Sleep changes. Anger or irritability. Loss of energy. Self-loathing. Reckless behavior. Concentration problems. Unexplained aches and pains.

Statistics 121 million people worldwide get some form of depression Women are twice as likely to get depression more than men or at the same age 12% of all women in the US will experience depression About 20 percent of teens will experience teen depression before they reach adulthood.

Prevention Exercise regularly Focus on overall health, not just mental health Change your perspective, stop blaming yourself for things Stick with your prescribed medication, even if you feel better Avoid all non-prescribed drugs (including alcohol) as it will mess with the dopamine and serotonin levels in your brain and may deplete them. Reach out to others, being positive and reconnecting with people can help a lot Get a good night’s sleep Avoid stress

Prevention “Insomniacs are almost 10 times as likely to have depression compared to their well-rested counterparts, according to a 2005 study in the journal Sleep.” “Thwart stress by creating balance and knowing your limits,” Nancy Irwin, PsyD

Prevention “50% of people who have one major episode of depression will relapse, and the likelihood goes up if you’ve had more than one episode” Eve A. Wood, MD, medical director of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver and author of 10 Steps to Take Charge of Your Emotional Life.

Prevention “Some drugs, if you go off them, may not work for you again when you go back on them—(there’s no) guarantee that if it worked once, it will work next time,” says Dr. Sanacora.

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