1. DEPRESSION
By Erin Walsh
November 9, 2015

2. Table of Contents

3. My thesis…
Depression is a serious mental health issue that deserves more respect than it receives.

4. a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness and poor concentration” (The World Health Organization, 2015).
Depression is…

5. The first thing to know is that…
Depression affects people of ALL ages, including young children and youth (Canadian Mental Health Association, 2015).
The first thing to know is that…

6. Ben feels isolated because he is bullied by his peers
Ben feels isolated because he is bullied by his peers. Isolation is associated with depression.

7. About 8% of Canadian adults will experience a major depressive episode at some point (Canadian Mental Health Association, 2015).
Did you know…

8. Elliot Sutton’s father suffers from depression
Elliot Sutton’s father suffers from depression. He just sits there all day, so his relationship with his son has changed drastically.

9. Another astonishing fact…
The number of Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 19 at risk of developing depression is 3.2 million (Canadian Mental Health Association, 2015).
Another astonishing fact…

10. Elliot Sutton feels lost and alone
Elliot Sutton feels lost and alone. These feelings are often associated with depression.

11. Encourage your peer to see your guidance counsellor so he has support at school (Canadian Mental Health Association, 2015).
How can we help?

12. Another way you can help…
Medications are helpful, but not usually for people under the age of eighteen (Canadian Mental Health Association, 2015).
Another way you can help…

13. Another recommendation…
Family counselling benefits everyone involved to learn strategies that help them cope (Canadian Mental Health Association, 2015).
Another recommendation…

14. Elliot’s family struggles terribly under the weight of his father’s depression.
In the novel…

15. is a great website that uses Canadian facts and statistics. It offers practical solutions that anyone can follow.
I recommend…

16. Depression hurts everyone, not just the person diagnosed
Depression hurts everyone, not just the person diagnosed. There are many treatment options that work; encourage your friend or family member to choose what is best for him.
To conclude…

17. Avoid the stigma!
Let’s work together to ensure that everyone suffering from depression is treated with the dignity they desrve.

18. References