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Anxiety and depression are treatable mental health problems.

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Understanding Anxiety Occasional anxiety is a normal, manageable reaction to many short-term, stressful situations. Difficult emotions occur for a variety of reasons, including hormonal changes, relationship issues, grief, or stress.

Understanding Anxiety Brief feelings of anxiety are common and natural responses to stress. anxiety The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen

Coping with Anxiety Stress-management techniques can help reduce anxiety.   Usually, once the stressful situation is over, so is the anxiety it created.

Understanding Depression Depression can linger or be severe enough to disrupt daily activities. Depression is a serious condition that is treatable.

Understanding Depression Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns among teens. Depression A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness

Understanding Depression Types of Depression Major depression is intense and can last for weeks or months. Mild depression has less severe symptoms, but can last for years. Adjustment disorder is a reaction to a specific life event.

Understanding Depression Depression can cause a person to withdraw and suffer alone.

Understanding Depression Warning Signs Of Depression Persistent sad or irritable mood Loss of energy Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt Significant change in appetite or body weight Difficulty concentrating Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide Physical signs of nervousness

Causes and Effects of Depression Depression can be caused by psychological reasons, such as surviving a traumatic event. social reasons, such as living in poverty or in a harmful environment. physical reasons, such as a medical condition.

Causes and Effects of Depression Other Symptoms of Depression Changes in Thinking They may have self-destructive thoughts and trouble concentrating and making decisions. Changes in Feelings They may be apathetic, sad, irritable, or angry. They may become emotional, change their eating, sleeping, or hygiene habits, and withdraw from social situations. Changes in Behavior

Causes and Effects of Depression People who are depressed may experience apathy. Apathy A lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern

Getting Help for Depression Depression is a treatable illness. If you recognize signs of depression in yourself or a friend, discuss your concerns with a trusted adult.

Getting Help for Depression Health professionals can develop a depression-treatment plan that may include: making changes in the home or school environment taking medication counseling

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary Define the term anxiety. The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary What are the causes of depression? Physical reasons such as heredity, psychological reasons such as surviving a traumatic event, and environmental factors such as living in poverty

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary Describe changes in thinking that might be effects of depression. Difficulty concentrating and making decisions, forgetfulness, self-critical or self-destructive thoughts