S More than just a “mood swing” Stressed & Depressed S More than just a “mood swing”

Stress and Cup Activity…. Pick Up: 1 slip of paper & 1 cups Write one “stressors” (what stresses you out? Be specific) on piece of paper and fold it up. Put each in a cup... Place your cups on the front table Need two Volunteers?

Volunteer #1: Read the stress from the cup then give cup to… Volunteer #2: Hold on to as many cups (Stress) as you can. (can’t nest the cups together)

Your thoughts… Why do some people deal with stress better than others? How does this affect the way you treat others? What does this tell you about how you deal with your own life? THINK-PAIR-SHARE

Stress in your life? 1. What are your top 5 stressors? In your journal answer the following ? 1. What are your top 5 stressors? 2. How do you deal with stress in your life and how do you do to cope? 3. Who are the people you turn to for help when you’re stressed? List 3 other resources you could seek out for help.

We all have different levels in our life’s and it can change daily…. Stress Inventories…. We all have different levels in our life’s and it can change daily…. Take these Stress Inventories & see how much stress you have: Complete STRESS TESTS - Subtract A (Stress Susceptibilities) from B (Coping Skills) B-A= _____ Record your result in your journal. If the number you get is more than +10 = good coping skills. 4HOLMES-RAHE STRESS INVENTORY – Record result Less than 150 - Low amount of stress in your life 150-300 - 50% chance of a major illness in the next 2 years Over 300 - 80% chance of a major illness in the next 2 years Write a paragraph about what you have learned from the inventory results.

Causes of Teenage Stress & Depression

Stress Basics Eustress (+ stressors) i.e.. Made the Varsity team Distress (- stressors) ie.. Forgot to study for test Bodies Response to Stress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpQrMqDoqE Alarm (pituitary, adrenaline) Fight or flight Fatigue (physical, psychological)

TYPES & CATEGORIES Short Term – ordinary, often unexplainable, few minutes to 1 to 2 days Situational – directly linked to an event. Last days to months depending on extent of trauma. Chronic – pervasive feelings of depression usually beginning early in childhood. Bi-polar disorder or Mania Depression – (1%) depths of depression to frenzied highs Major Depression (15%) chronic reoccurring illness

Depression is... Not something to be taken lightly. It is an illness that needs recognition and treatment, the sooner the better. An illness that can vary from person to person in It’s effects on the mind/body What causes clinical depression: biological (run in the family) emotional (life experiences) Often seen more in families with a history of depression within their genetic makeup

Depression Symptons are... Low motivation Grade change Sadness Fatigue Guilt Hopeless, worthlessness Isolating / Withdrawing Substance Abuse Irritability Sleep changes Appetite weight changes Loss of interest Thoughts of death & suicide

Management Strategies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fL-pn80s-c Identify cause Time management Sleep Physical activity Nutrition Avoid tobacco etc Support Meditation Laughter Express feelings Positive attitude Relaxation

Depression Treatment: Because depression is a mental illness, different treatments work on different people Anti-depressants are prescribed by doctors for different cases of depression to balance the chemicals within the brain Therapy and Counseling both can help a great deal with treatment, mainly known as Psychotherapy Combined treatment of both. ***If someone suspects they have depression, early treatment by a doctor decreases the length/severity of the illness a great deal

FRIEND & FAMILY MEMBERS RELIABLE SOURCES (HELP LINES & WEBSITES) WHERE DO YOU GO FOR HELP?? COUNSELORS TEACHERS COACHES CLERGY PHYSICIAN FRIEND & FAMILY MEMBERS RELIABLE SOURCES (HELP LINES & WEBSITES)

Misconceptions: Depression is often considered a “weakness”. It is also often considered a dramatization of bad mood changes or “the blues” Misconceptions about depression make it hard to recognize, evaluate or treatment. These misconceptions can also be very harmful to the depressed because without treatment depression can lead to suicide or a life overshadowed by the mental illness Do not consider depression a personal weakness or fault. It is an illness that needs to be treated!

Signs to keep in mind... Depression…. When the “down” lasts for more than a couple of weeks. It affects the total person – in addition to feelings, it can change behavior physical health academic performance social activities how person handles daily decisions/pressures

Strategies Be aware of the signs of depression. Talk with a trusted friend or Doctor. Leading a healthy lifestyle: Eat a healthy diet, get plenty of exercise Developing a steady sleep routine Keeping up a large social support network Participating in various activities, being involved in something Find something in life that one can be passionate about and find joy in Treating yourself with respect and care, therapy can prove beneficial Laughter is the best medicine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIRtjsWk6_I

Warning Signs Headache, stomach ache, asthma, high blood pressure, weight gain/loss, weakened immune system. Difficulty concentrating, negative self-talk, mood swings. Change in eating habits, sleeping habits Isolation or withdrawl