1. Depression
More than just sad

2. Kevin Breel: Confessions of a Depressed Comic at TEDxKids@Ambleside
Kevin Breel: Confessions of a Depressed Comic at * 12 min

3. Complete problem #1 on your assignment.
Comments?

4. Do you know
anyone
who has been
depressed?

5. 3:50 min

6. What is depression???
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Sadness is a normal, healthy reaction to an unhappy event. When you are sad, you may feel easily discouraged and have less energy.
Depression is more than occasionally feeling blue, sad, or down in the dumps, though. Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. 

7. Some Types of Depression
Major depressive disorder (major depression) *
Persistent depressive disorder – over 2 years
Dysthymic disorder (dysthymia) – mild chronic depression * 
Postpartum depression (postnatal depression) 
SAD (seasonal affective disorder)
Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) 
* The most common

11. True or False?
# 4
A. Depression is just a feeling; you can snap out of it if you try.
B. Only a few "crazy" people really get depressed.
C. Depression only occurs when bad things happen.
D. It's easy to make yourself feel better.
E. There's nothing you can do to treat depression.
F. Only adults suffer from depression.
G. Antidepressants can help anybody with depression.

12. Depression Facts
# 5
80% of people who have received treatment significantly improve their lives
Woman experience depression about twice as often as men
1 in 4 (25%) young adults will suffer an episode of depression before age 24
People who are depressed are more prone to illnesses like colds
Depression affects all people regardless of age, geographic location, demographic or social position

13. Facts Cont.
Over 8% of adolescents in the US suffer from depression at any given time
The World Health Organization estimates that depression will be the 2nd highest medical cause of disability by the year 2030
Nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder

15. Symptoms
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Physical symptoms: dizziness, headaches, stomachaches, neck aches, arms or legs hurt due to muscle tension, digestive disorders. (ruling out other medical causes)
Persistent unhappiness, negativity, irritability.
Uncontrollable anger or outbursts of rage.
Overly self-critical, unwarranted guilt, low self-esteem.
Inability to concentrate, think straight, remember, or make decisions, possibly resulting in refusal to study in school or an inability to do schoolwork.
Slowed or hesitant speech or body movements, or restlessness (anxiety).
Loss of interest in once pleasurable activities.
Low energy, chronic fatigue, sluggishness.
Change in appetite, noticeable weight loss or weight gain, or abnormal eating patterns.
Chronic worry, excessive fear.
Preoccupation with death themes in literature, music, drawings, speaking of death repeatedly, fascination with guns/knives.
Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts.

17. Effects of Teen Depression
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Many rebellious and unhealthy behavior or attitudes in teenagers are actually indications of depression.
Poor performance at school
Running away
Increased rates of substance abuse
Low self-esteem
Internet addiction – try to escape problems, increases isolation
Reckless behavior
Increased rates of physical illness
Risk of suicide attempts & completions
Troubled relationships

19. Causes
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It's not known exactly what causes depression. A variety of factors may be involved:
Biological chemistry. Neurotransmitters are naturally occurring brain chemicals that likely play a role in depression. When these chemicals are out of balance, it may lead to depression symptoms.
Hormones. Changes in the body's balance of hormones may be involved in causing or triggering depression.
Inherited traits. Depression is more common in people whose biological (blood) relatives also have the condition.
Early childhood trauma. Traumatic events during childhood, such as physical or emotional abuse, or loss of a parent, may cause changes in the brain that make a person more susceptible to depression.
Learned patterns of negative thinking. Teen depression may be linked to learning to feel helpless — rather than learning to feel capable of finding solutions for life's challenges.

20. Treatment Lifestyle changes Counseling Medications -antidepressants
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Lifestyle changes
Counseling
Medications -antidepressants
Psychotherapy (Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.)
Treatment programs – hospitals or day treatment
There are no “instant” solutions
The most common treatment for depression includes the combination of antidepressant medicine and psychotherapy

21. Coping Strategies 1. Simplify your life -cut back on obligations
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1. Simplify your life
-cut back on obligations
2. Write in a journal
-great way to express emotions
3. Have a support group
4. Don’t isolate yourself
-participate in social activities
5. Take care of your body
-exercise, eat right, sleep
6. Use stress management
7. Don’t make important decisions when “down”
Source: Mayo Clinic

22. What People With Depression Want You To Know – 2 min