Depression Heather Scott, Charles Zepeda, Mary Kunkle, Susan Qian, & MichelleYaghmai present: Depression http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olJjVGTyZ7M%26feature=related

What is depression? Depression is feelings of sadness, loneliness, and helplessness for long periods of time (more than normal even after suffering a big loss). Symptoms include Difficultly concentrating and remembering Fatigue Lack of energy Persistent sad feelings Insomnia or excessive sleeping Persistent aches and pains Loss of interest in activities that you once loved http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/detecting-depression

Statistics About 20% of teens will experience depression sometime before adulthood. About 5% of teens are suffering from major depression. http://www.suescheff.org/sue-scheff-depression-statistics.html Depression can lead to suicide. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for people aged 15-24. It can be hard to recognize depression but physical symptoms tend to be the best indicator. Physical symptoms can include increase in appetite, insomnia, low energy, hypersomnia. www.about-teen-depression.com/depressionstatistics.html Often, signs of depression are seen as normal teen age behavior. Depression goes beyond normal feelings of sadness and despair. Depression can be a result of life situations or chemical imbalances. http://www.teendepression.org/info/what-is-depression

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The answer: 90% of all teens who attempt or commit suicide suffer from a mental illness 1 in 12 teens have attempted suicide www.teendepression.org

Standard 3: Accessing Valid Information Grades 9 -12 3.1.M Access school and community resources to help with mental, emotional, and social health concerns. Lesson Idea Distribute school resource pamphlets to the students concerning the support system available to them. Have the students research, identify, and present additional community resources that are available outside the school district

Standard 1: Essential Concepts Grades 9 - 12 1.7.M Analyze signs of depression, potential suicide, and other self-destructive behaviors. Lesson Idea Have the students write a brief summary of any situation in which someone they know has progressed into a social pattern that doesn’t seem normal or is out of character.

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The answer: Women are typically more depressed http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/ 070917112504.htm

Local Resources 1)Inland Psychotherapy Group Merle Hausladen 5790 Magnolia Ave STE 202 Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 682-7240 2)Inland Psychotherapy Group Alan McThomas 5790 Magnolia Ave STE 202 Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 682-7240 3)Inland Psychotherapy Group David Whitbread 5790 Magnolia Ave STE 202 Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 682-7240

Depression Resources The National Institute of Mental Health This site offers facts, treatment and other information regarding depression. www.nimh.nih.gov http://www.depressed child.org/Resource.htm This sites contains books and web links regarding depression. www. Parents media guide.org/parents mediaguide.htm webmaster@depressedchild.org http://www.depression-screening.org www.mentalhealth.org

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