1. Depression in School

2. © 2012 Erika’s Lighthouse, Inc. All rights reserved. Depression is a real illness. Depression is common. Depression is serious. Depression is treatable. You are not alone – there is hope. Our Core Messages “You deserve to feel better.”

3. © 2012 Erika’s Lighthouse, Inc. All rights reserved. Reduces stigma - builds a climate of mental health Promotes early identification of depression Encourages early intervention and help seeking Saves lives "Depression is a common and real illness that interferes with a student's ability to be productive and enjoy friends, family, activities, school or really anything. Recognizing and treating depression is the most effective way to prevent suicide." -The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Why Depression Education?

4. © 2012 Erika’s Lighthouse, Inc. All rights reserved. Our School Programs Classroom Curriculums Teen Depression: Stories of Hope & Health For early adolescence or middle school Real Teenagers Talking About Adolescent Depression For older adolescents or high school Depression Awareness Campaign Fun activities to impact the student body and inform them about teen depression and good mental health.

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6. Increase knowledge of depression. Decrease negative attitudes of depression and its treatment. Increase self-advocacy and peer-to-peer intervention. Increase student engagement in activities which promote mental health. Program Objectives

7. © 2012 Erika’s Lighthouse, Inc. All rights reserved. It protects lives It is teen friendly It empowers It is hopeful It is based on best practice methods It is easy to use How is this program different?

8. © 2012 Erika’s Lighthouse, Inc. All rights reserved. There are three 45-minute lessons: Understanding Depression Helping Yourself or Someone Else Good Mental Health is for Everyone Program is Organized by: Facilitator’s Guide Student Workbook Resource Appendices How it Works

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11. Mental Health Protocols Tools to Educate Staff Video Summary Lecture Scripts Parent Letter A Primer on Depression Pre-post Test Mental Health Campaign Posters Appendix Resources

12. © 2012 Erika’s Lighthouse, Inc. All rights reserved. www.erikaslighthouse.org Depression awareness workshops for staff Parent Handbook on Childhood & Adolescent Depression “What I Wish My Parents Knew” and “Kelsey Story: One Girl’s Message of Hope” educational videos Other Programs & Resources

13. To order the program or to schedule a training in your community contact Peggy at peggy@erikaslighthouse.org peggy@erikaslighthouse.org Visit our website www.erikaslighthouse.org