1. Depression and Teens

2. Depression Continuum BLUES Need assistance 2-3 Days CLINCAL DEPRESSION
Minor life changes…speed bumps
Major life changes…pot holes
Need assistance
2-3 Days

3. Teens and Depression
1 in 12 teens will be diagnosed with major depression
NOT a sign of weakness- medical condition

4. Clinical Depression
A combination of symptoms from various categories, must persist for at least two weeks and impact a person’s life in a significant way.
Clinical depression can occur in as little as 2 weeks but may take longer for health professionals to diagnose

5. Treatment
Medication
2. Therapy
3. Balanced diet
4. Exercise

6. Warnings Signs of Depression
Mood
Sadness
Loneliness
Hopeless and helpless
Irritable or aggressive
Anger
Apathetic

7. Warnings Signs of Depression
Thoughts
Negative view of self
Guilt
Self hate
Alone

8. Warnings Signs of Depression
Behavior
Low energy
Difficulty concentrating
Loss of interest
Withdrawn
Risky Behavior
Self-medicate

9. Warnings Signs of Depression
Physical
Changes in appetite
Changes in sleeping patterns
Unexplained headaches, backaches, stomachaches
Neglecting personal appearance

10. I think I or a friend of mine is depressed… what do I do?
ACT ON IT!
Talk to the person
Encourage seeking help because it is TREATABLE
Tell a trusted adult
Counselor, Nurse, Teacher, Social Worker,

11. a permanent solution to a temporary problem
Suicide is…
a permanent solution to a temporary problem

12. Suicide Often a result of untreated depression
Not ALL who are depressed are suicidal!

13. Suicide Warning Signs
Talking, drawing or writing about death or suicide
Giving away possessions
Risk taking behaviors
Goodbye conversations
Sudden change in mood

14. What do I do with a suicidal person?
Talk openly with friend
Support friend but do not promise to keep secrets
Tell a trusted adult!

15. Call 911 or a hotline! Tell a trusted adult quickly
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call SUICIDE ( ) or TALK ( ).
Tell a trusted adult quickly
Do not let them be alone

16. Grief
DABDA
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

17. Grief
SARAH
Shock
Anger
Resentment
Acceptance
Hope

18. A Few Key Points A person may not experience all stages
A person may experience all stages but in a different order.

19. To bounce back from a tough situation and move forward with your life.
What is Resiliency???
To bounce back from a tough situation and move forward with your life.