1. DEALING WITH DEPRESSION Understanding Depression
Help For the Hurting
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
Session One
Understanding Depression
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

2. A few thoughts as we begin:

3. A few thoughts as we begin:
Our time together this evening can be as interactive as you want it to be; feel free to ask questions and share your thoughts as we go along

4. A few thoughts as we begin:
Our time together this evening can be as interactive as you want it to be; feel free to ask questions and share your thoughts as we go along
We are recording these sessions so that we can post them online, that way others who were not able to make it tonight can benefit as well
-if you want to share something but do not want it to be online, let me know and I can pause the recording, or we can discuss it afterward

5. A few thoughts as we begin:
Our time together this evening can be as interactive as you want it to be; feel free to ask questions and share your thoughts as we go along
We are recording these sessions so that we can post them online, that way others who were not able to make it tonight can benefit as well
-if you want to share something but do not want it to be online, let me know and I can pause the recording, or we can discuss it afterward
My role is not that of a counselor, but that of a facilitator; my goal is to provide you with the knowledge you may need so that you can find the solution to the challenges you may be facing yourself

6. A few thoughts as we begin:
Our time together this evening can be as interactive as you want it to be; feel free to ask questions and share your thoughts as we go along
We are recording these sessions so that we can post them online, that way others who were not able to make it tonight can benefit as well
-if you want to share something but do not want it to be online, let me know and I can pause the recording, or we can discuss it afterward
My role is not that of a counselor, but that of a facilitator; my goal is to provide you with the knowledge you may need so that you can find the solution to the challenges you may be facing yourself
My wife and I are willing to make ourselves available through the week, if there are more specific issues you needed help dealing with

7. Introduction

8. Introduction
Depression can often be difficult to understand if one has never gone through it themselves. Thus, it is important that we respond in thoughtfulness and compassion rather than being dismissive or rushing to judgment

9. Introduction
Depression can often be difficult to understand if one has never gone through it themselves. Thus, it is important that we respond in thoughtfulness and compassion rather than being dismissive or rushing to judgment
Depression can often be just as difficult for the person going through it to understand, and navigating their way out of it is no easy task

10. Introduction
Depression can often be difficult to understand if one has never gone through it themselves. Thus, it is important that we respond in thoughtfulness and compassion rather than being dismissive or rushing to judgment
Depression can often be just as difficult for the person going through it to understand, and navigating their way out of it is no easy task
Many that fall into depression begin to contemplate suicide as the way out, and if they don't find help they may never get the opportunity to find healing and recovery

11. Introduction
Depression can often be difficult to understand if one has never gone through it themselves. Thus, it is important that we respond in thoughtfulness and compassion rather than being dismissive or rushing to judgment
Depression can often be just as difficult for the person going through it to understand, and navigating their way out of it is no easy task
Many that fall into depression begin to contemplate suicide as the way out, and if they don't find help they may never get the opportunity to find healing and recovery
The more we understand depression, the better equipped we are to help one another and avoid tragedy.

12. Depression Statistics
Statistics courtesy of CMHA Website - mental-illness

13. Depression Statistics
-Approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives.
Statistics courtesy of CMHA Website - mental-illness

14. Depression Statistics
-Approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives.
-Almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem
Statistics courtesy of CMHA Website - mental-illness

15. Depression Statistics
-Approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives.
-Almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem
-Today, approximately 5% of male youth and 12% of female youth, age 12 to 19, have experienced a major depressive episode.
Statistics courtesy of CMHA Website - mental-illness

16. Depression Statistics
-The total number of year olds in Canada at risk for developing depression is 3.2 million.
Statistics courtesy of CMHA Website - mental-illness

17. Depression Statistics
-The total number of year olds in Canada at risk for developing depression is 3.2 million.
-Suicide is among the leading causes of death in year old Canadians, second only to accidents; 4,000 people die prematurely each year by suicide.
Statistics courtesy of CMHA Website - mental-illness

18. Depression Statistics
-The total number of year olds in Canada at risk for developing depression is 3.2 million.
-Suicide is among the leading causes of death in year old Canadians, second only to accidents; 4,000 people die prematurely each year by suicide.
-Once depression is recognized, help can make a difference for 80% of people who are affected, allowing them to get back to their regular activities.
Statistics courtesy of CMHA Website - mental-illness

19. What is Depression?

20. What is Depression?
-While we all experience sadness in our lives, depression is something much deeper.

21. What is Depression?
-While we all experience sadness in our lives, depression is something much deeper.
-Depression is a disturbance and disorder in one's mental and emotional state, characterized by feelings of intense sadness, heaviness, emptiness, helplessness and hopelessness.

22. What is Depression?
-While we all experience sadness in our lives, depression is something much deeper
-Depression is a disturbance and disorder in one's mental and emotional state, characterized by feelings of intense sadness, heaviness, emptiness, helplessness and hopelessness
-Depression has both causes and effects that encompass the whole person -mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

23. Symptoms of Depression

24. Symptoms of Depression
-Loss of Energy/Feelings of Exhaustion

25. Symptoms of Depression
-Loss of Energy/Feelings of Exhaustion
-Loss of Functionality

26. Symptoms of Depression
-Loss of Energy/Feelings of Exhaustion
-Loss of Functionality
-Loss of Interest/Enjoyment in Daily Activities

27. Symptoms of Depression
-Loss of Energy/Feelings of Exhaustion
-Loss of Functionality
-Loss of Interest/Enjoyment in Daily Activities
-Inability to Concentrate/Remember

28. Symptoms of Depression
-Loss of Energy/Feelings of Exhaustion
-Loss of Functionality
-Loss of Interest/Enjoyment in Daily Activities
-Inability to Concentrate/Remember
-Unexplained Pain

29. Symptoms of Depression
-Loss of Energy/Feelings of Exhaustion
-Loss of Functionality
-Loss of Interest/Enjoyment in Daily Activities
-Inability to Concentrate/Remember
-Unexplained Pain
-Restlessness/Agitation

30. Symptoms of Depression
-Loss of Energy/Feelings of Exhaustion
-Loss of Functionality
-Loss of Interest/Enjoyment in Daily Activities
-Inability to Concentrate/Remember
-Unexplained Pain
-Restlessness/Agitation
-Changes in Appetite – Weight Loss/Gain

31. Symptoms of Depression
-Loss of Energy/Feelings of Exhaustion
-Loss of Functionality
-Loss of Interest/Enjoyment in Daily Activities
-Inability to Concentrate/Remember
-Unexplained Pain
-Restlessness/Agitation
-Changes in Appetite – Weight Loss/Gain
-Changes in Sleep Patterns – Insomnia/Hypersomnia

32. Symptoms of Depression (continued)

33. Symptoms of Depression (continued)
-Withdrawal/Isolation

34. Symptoms of Depression (continued)
-Withdrawal/Isolation
-Feelings of Worthlessness/Self-Hate

35. Symptoms of Depression (continued)
-Withdrawal/Isolation
-Feelings of Worthlessness/Self-Hate
-Sense of Abandonment

36. Symptoms of Depression (continued)
-Withdrawal/Isolation
-Feelings of Worthlessness/Self-Hate
-Sense of Abandonment
-Feelings of Despair

37. Symptoms of Depression (continued)
-Withdrawal/Isolation
-Feelings of Worthlessness/Self-Hate
-Sense of Abandonment
-Feelings of Despair
-Preoccupation with guilt

38. Symptoms of Depression (continued)
-Withdrawal/Isolation
-Feelings of Worthlessness/Self-Hate
-Sense of Abandonment
-Feelings of Despair
-Preoccupation with guilt
-Negative Thoughts

39. Symptoms of Depression (continued)
-Withdrawal/Isolation
-Feelings of Worthlessness/Self-Hate
-Sense of Abandonment
-Feelings of Despair
-Preoccupation with guilt
-Negative Thoughts
-Suicidal Thoughts

40. Symptoms of Depression (continued)
-Withdrawal/Isolation
-Feelings of Worthlessness/Self-Hate
-Sense of Abandonment
-Feelings of Despair
-Preoccupation with guilt
-Negative Thoughts
-Suicidal Thoughts
-Others?

41. Types of Depression

42. Types of Depression
-Depression is divided into two categories: bi-polar and uni- polar.

43. Types of Depression
-Depression is divided into two categories: bi-polar and uni- polar.
-Bi-polar, also known as manic depressive disorder, is characterized by two extremes – the high, or manic moods and the low, depressed moods.

44. Types of Depression
-Depression is divided into two categories: bi-polar and uni- polar.
-Bi-polar, also known as manic depressive disorder, is characterized by two extremes – the high, or manic moods and the low, depressed moods.
-Bi-polar disorder is a long-term illness that needs to be carefully managed throughout one's life, but can be successfully treated through a combination of medication, counseling and therapy.

45. Types of Depression

46. Types of Depression
-Uni-polar Depression, which is much more common, consists only of the depressed mood, and can take various forms:

47. Types of Depression
-Uni-polar Depression, which is much more common, consists only of the depressed mood, and can take various forms:
-minor depressive disorder – lasting a few days

48. Types of Depression
-Uni-polar Depression, which is much more common, consists only of the depressed mood, and can take various forms:
-minor depressive disorder – lasting a few days
-major depressive disorder/clinical depression – lasting more than 2 weeks

49. Types of Depression
-Uni-polar Depression, which is much more common, consists only of the depressed mood, and can take various forms:
-minor depressive disorder – lasting a few days
-major depressive disorder/clinical depression – lasting more than 2 weeks
-postpartum depression – for mothers after delivery

50. Types of Depression
-Uni-polar Depression, which is much more common, consists only of the depressed mood, and can take various forms:
-minor depressive disorder – lasting a few days
-major depressive disorder/clinical depression – lasting more than 2 weeks
-postpartum depression – for mothers after delivery
-seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – during the winter months

51. Contributing Factors to Depression

52. Contributing Factors to Depression
-Physical Health Issues

53. Contributing Factors to Depression
-Physical Health Issues
-Decreased Exposure to Sunlight

54. Contributing Factors to Depression
-Physical Health Issues
-Decreased Exposure to Sunlight
-Family History/Genetics

55. Contributing Factors to Depression
-Physical Health Issues
-Decreased Exposure to Sunlight
-Family History/Genetics
-Personality

56. Contributing Factors to Depression
-Physical Health Issues
-Decreased Exposure to Sunlight
-Family History/Genetics
-Personality
-Environment

57. Contributing Factors to Depression
-Physical Health Issues
-Decreased Exposure to Sunlight
-Family History/Genetics
-Personality
-Environment
-Life Experiences

58. Contributing Factors to Depression
-Physical Health Issues
-Decreased Exposure to Sunlight
-Family History/Genetics
-Personality
-Environment
-Life Experiences
-Perceptions

59. Contributing Factors to Depression
-Physical Health Issues
-Decreased Exposure to Sunlight
-Family History/Genetics
-Personality
-Environment
-Life Experiences
-Perceptions
-Others?

60. Triggers for Depression

61. Triggers for Depression
-Stress Overload/Burnout

62. Triggers for Depression
-Stress Overload/Burnout
-Grief/Loss

63. Triggers for Depression
-Stress Overload/Burnout
-Grief/Loss
-Shame/Guilt

64. Triggers for Depression
-Stress Overload/Burnout
-Grief/Loss
-Shame/Guilt
-Trauma

65. Triggers for Depression
-Stress Overload/Burnout
-Grief/Loss
-Shame/Guilt
-Trauma
-Failure/Disappointment

66. Triggers for Depression
-Stress Overload/Burnout
-Grief/Loss
-Shame/Guilt
-Trauma
-Failure/Disappointment
-Relationship Issues – Rejection/Betrayal

67. Triggers for Depression
-Stress Overload/Burnout
-Grief/Loss
-Shame/Guilt
-Trauma
-Failure/Disappointment
-Relationship Issues – Rejection/Betrayal
-Loneliness

68. Triggers for Depression (continued)

69. Triggers for Depression (continued)
-Chronic Pain/Illness

70. Triggers for Depression (continued)
-Chronic Pain/Illness
-Medication Side Effects

71. Triggers for Depression (continued)
-Chronic Pain/Illness
-Medication Side Effects
-Drug Abuse/Addiction

72. Triggers for Depression (continued)
-Chronic Pain/Illness
-Medication Side Effects
-Drug Abuse/Addiction
-Unrealistic Expectations

73. Triggers for Depression (continued)
-Chronic Pain/Illness
-Medication Side Effects
-Drug Abuse/Addiction
-Unrealistic Expectations
-Spiritual Oppression

74. Triggers for Depression (continued)
-Chronic Pain/Illness
-Medication Side Effects
-Drug Abuse/Addiction
-Unrealistic Expectations
-Spiritual Oppression
-Others?

75. Final Thoughts

76. Final Thoughts
-As we come to understand depression more fully, we recognize it is too serious an issue to dismiss; if left untreated, it can prove to be fatal.

77. Final Thoughts
-As we come to understand depression more fully, we recognize it is too serious an issue to dismiss; if left untreated, it can prove to be fatal.
-Nevertheless, there are strategies that can be employed to help an indivuadal get out and stay out of depression; we will be considering these in next week's session.

78. Final Thoughts
-As we come to understand depression more fully, we recognize it is too serious an issue to dismiss; if left untreated, it can prove to be fatal.
-Nevertheless, there are strategies that can be employed to help an indivuadal get out and stay out of depression; we will be considering these in next week's session.
-In the mean time, if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of depression, there are initial steps that would be wise to take:

79. Final Thoughts

80. Final Thoughts
1. Talk to your Doctor – A medical exam could be helpful to identify some underlying causes.

81. Final Thoughts
1. Talk to your Doctor – A medical exam could be helpful to identify some underlying causes.
2. Avoid Isolation - Connect with people that can be an encouragement to you.

82. Final Thoughts
1. Talk to your Doctor – A medical exam could be helpful to identify some underlying causes.
2. Avoid Isolation - Connect with people that can be an encouragement to you.
3. Reduce/Eliminate Drug & Alcohol Use – They will make the problem worse, not better.

83. Final Thoughts
1. Talk to your Doctor – A medical exam could be helpful to identify some underlying causes.
2. Avoid Isolation - Connect with people that can be an encouragement to you.
3. Reduce/Eliminate Drug & Alcohol Use – They will make the problem worse, not better.
4. If you have been contemplating suicide, get help right away so that you stay safe.