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Sadness, Depression, and Getting Help. Sadness Emotional pain Normal response to loss Everyone feels sad sometimes Helps us appreciate happiness.

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1 Sadness, Depression, and Getting Help

2 Sadness Emotional pain Normal response to loss Everyone feels sad sometimes Helps us appreciate happiness

3 Depression A deeper sadness Lasts longer May have physical symptoms More difficult to overcome

4 How Might Sadness or Depression Feel? Feeling “blue” Loss of joy Tiredness Feelings of worthlessness Hopelessness Feeling anxious

5 What Might Trigger Sadness? Death of a loved one: pet or person Moving away Separation or divorce of parents Big changes

6 Getting Help for Sadness Spending time with friends Talking with a counselor, nurse, or trusted adult Physical activity Healthy nutrition Journaling Creating a memory box

7 Memory Box Decorate a colorful box Collect mementos that are meaningful Find a good place to store the box so it can be found when needed Enjoy the memories

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