That Hopeless Feeling Depression
WHO 2020 WHO 2020
The mind and physical health The mind and physical health
Calcium loss
Brain function suffers
Affects the whole person Affects the whole person
What is depression?
Discouragement – Depression
The Blues Cause is understood Feelings are temporary Cause is understood Feelings are temporary
Depression Persistent sadness Reduced physical activity Irrational anxiety Hopelessness Persistent sadness Reduced physical activity Irrational anxiety Hopelessness
Other symptoms Other symptoms
What brings on depression?
Stressful Events
Less capable of handling responsibilities Less capable of handling responsibilities
Talking with others
Poor Lifestyle Habits
Alcohol
Smoking
Caffeine
Physical inactivity
Improper diet
City Living
Food Allergies
Medications
Overcoming Depression
Dependency Deepen depression Dependency Deepen depression
Better than medicine
Purposeful Tasks Accomplishmen t Completion Satisfaction Accomplishmen t Completion Satisfaction
Structure and Regularity
Healthful Diet
Adequate Rest
Sleep deprivation
Daily Exercise
Regular Sunshine “Truly the light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun.” Ecclesiastes 11:7 “Truly the light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun.” Ecclesiastes 11:7
Trust in God
Attitude of Gratitude
“Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed with me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.” Psalms 43:5 “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed with me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.” Psalms 43:5