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Do Now What are some misconceptions about depression? Does “Social Media Depression” exist? What is the difference between risk factors and warning signs?
Do Now What are some misconceptions about depression? Does “Social Media Depression” exist? What is the difference between risk factors and warning signs?
Do Now What are some misconceptions about depression? Does
Social Media Depression exist? What is the difference between risk
factors and warning signs?
Misconceptions Depression is just a feeling; you can snap out
of it if you try hard enough. Only a few "crazy" people really get
depressed. Depression only occurs when bad things happen. It's easy
to make yourself feel better. There's nothing you can do to treat
depression. Only adults suffer from depression. Therapy's just
lying on a couch talking about your childhood. Antidepressants can
help anybody with depression. There are no outward signs of
depression. People dealing with depression never experience extreme
highs.
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Warning Signs Risk Factors Predictors of suicidal actions.
Action and spoken words of hopelessness, anger and other mixed
emotions. Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly Sleeping
too little or too much Withdrawing or feeling isolated Showing rage
or talking about seeking revenge Displaying extreme mood swings
Factors that increase the risk of suicide include psychiatric
disorders, drug misuse, psychological states, cultural, family and
social situations, and genetics. Problems with school or the law
Breakup of a romance Unexpected pregnancy Stress due to new
situations; college or relocating to a new community Failing in
school or failing to pass an important test A serious illness or
injury to oneself
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Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself Warning sign
Giving away possessions Warning sign Major loss...of a loved one, a
home, divorce in the family, a trauma, a relationship Risk factor
Previous Suicide Attempt Risk factor Looking for a way to kill
oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun Warning sign A
stressful family life. (having parents who are depressed or are
substance abusers, or a family history of suicide Risk factor
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live Warning
sign Talking about being a burden to others Warning sign Seriously
injuring another person or causing another person's death (example:
automobile accident) Risk factor Increasing the use of alcohol or
drugs Warning sign Warning sign or Risk Factor?
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Depression Depression is a whole body illness that affects a
person's physical health as well as how he or she feels, thinks,
and behaves towards others. May be described as feeling sad, blue,
unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way
at one time or another for short periods.
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Causes Biological and emotional. Research over the past decade
strongly suggests a genetic link to depressive disorders;
depression can run in families. Difficult life experiences and
certain personal patterns: Child abuse Traumatic life events
Difficulty handling stress Low self-esteem Extreme doubt about the
future can increase the chances of becoming depressed.
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How common is it? Of the estimated 17.5 million Americans who
are affected by some form of depression, 9.2 million have major or
clinical depression Two-thirds of people suffering from depression
do not seek necessary treatment 80% of all people with clinical
depression who have received treatment significantly improve their
lives The economic cost of depression is estimated at $30.4 billion
a year Women experience depression about twice as often as men
One-fourth of all women and one-eighth of all men will suffer at
least one episode or occurrence of depression during their
lifetimes.
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Signs and Symptoms of Depression Depressed mood (sad, grouchy,
or irritable) Change in sleeping patterns (too much, too little or
disturbed) Change in appetite or weight (decreased or increased)
Lethargic attitude (slow) Loss of interest in usual activities
Withdrawal from friends and family Feelings of despair/hopelessness
Thoughts of death, wishes to be dead or suicide
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Different Types of Depression Clinical Depression Post partum
Bi Polar depression Seasonal depression
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Clinical Depression Definition Is a mood disorder in which
feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with
everyday life for weeks or longer. Approximately 3 to 5 percent of
the teen population experiences clinical depression every year.
That means among 25 friends, 1 could be clinically depressed.
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Post Partum Definition Causes & Risk Factors Is moderate to
severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may
occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time,
it occurs within the first 3 months after delivery. Mood changes
during pregnancy, especially after delivery. These mood changes may
be caused by changes in hormone levels. Changes in your body from
pregnancy and delivery Changes in work and social relationships
Having less time and freedom for yourself Lack of sleep Worries
about your ability as a mother
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Bi-Polar Depression Definition Causes serious shifts in mood,
energy, thinking, and behavior from the highs of mania on one
extreme, to the lows of depression on the other. More than just a
good or bad mood, the cycles of bipolar disorder last for days,
weeks, or months. The mood changes of bipolar disorder are so
intense that they interfere with your ability to function.
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Seasonal Depression Definition Often called seasonal affective
disorder (SAD), is a depression that occurs each year at the same
time, usually starting in fall or winter and ending in spring or
early summer. It is more than just "the winter blues" or "cabin
fever." A rare form of SAD known as "summer depression," begins in
late spring or early summer and ends in fall.
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Can Depression be treated? Yes, depression is treatable.
Between 80 and 90 percent of people with depressioneven the most
serious formscan be helped. Forms of treatment: Anti-depressant
medicines Gain quick symptom relief Psychotherapy Learn more
effective ways to deal with lifes problems Combined treatment The
most important step toward overcoming depressionand sometimes the
most difficultis asking for help.
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If you or a friend are suffering and dont know where to turn...
Talk to SOMEONE... A professional at a mental health center or
Mental Health Association A trusted family member Your family
doctor Your clergy A school counselor, teacher, coach or nurse A
social worker A trusted responsible adult Or the many different
available hotlines Example: Call the Nineline.orgs 24-hour hotline
for children and teens at 1-800-999-9999. Its free, confidential,
and always available.
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For youth between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third
leading cause of death. - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Each year, approximately 149,000 youth between the ages of 10 and
24 receive medical care for self-inflicted injuries at Emergency
Departments across the U.S. -Center for Disease Control and
Prevention
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True or false People who talk about suicide won't really do it.
False Almost everyone who commits or attempts suicide has given
some clue or warning. Do not ignore suicide threats. Statements
like "you'll be sorry when I'm dead," "I can't see any way out," no
matter how casually or jokingly said may indicate serious suicidal
feelings.
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Anyone who tries to kill him/herself must be crazy. False Most
suicidal people are not psychotic or insane. They must be upset,
grief-stricken, depressed or despairing, but extreme distress and
emotional pain are not necessarily signs of mental illness.
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If a person is determined to kill him/herself, nothing is going
to stop them. False Even the most severely depressed person has
mixed feelings about death, wavering until the very last moment
between wanting to live and wanting to die. Most suicidal people do
not want death; they want the pain to stop. The impulse to end it
all, however overpowering, does not last forever.
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People who commit suicide are people who were unwilling to seek
help. False Studies of suicide victims have shown that more than
half had sought medical help in the six months prior to their
deaths.
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Talking about suicide may give someone the idea. False You
don't give a suicidal person morbid ideas by talking about suicide.
The opposite is true bringing up the subject of suicide and
discussing it openly is one of the most helpful things you can
do.
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Suicidal Risk Factors A history of Mental disorders Abuse;
child, physical & emotional sexual Alcohol & substance
(particularly depression)
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Suicidal Risk Factors Feelings of Hopelessness
Impulsive/aggressive tendencies Isolation Being cut-off from others
Being left out Physical illness Depression due to current
illness
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Suicidal Risk Factors Easy access to lethal means Firearms
Poisons/medications Suffocation Problems with School Law Not
getting help because of the stigma attached to Mental Health
disorders.
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Side Note These factors can put a young person at risk for
suicide. However, having these risk factors does not always mean
that suicide will occur. Center for Disease Control and
Health,2011
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Warning signs 1 Talking or writing about suicide or death 2
Isolating themselves from friends and family 3 Neglecting his or
her appearance and hygiene 4 Believing that their life is
meaningless
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Warning signs 5Giving away prized possessions 6 Obtaining a
weapon, medication or drugs 7Dropping out of school or social,
athletic, and/or community activities 8Exhibiting a sudden
unexplained improvement in mood after being depressed
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Other Warning signs? Changes in eating habits Poor school
performance Dramatic personality changes
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Side Note These may also occur in people who are not suicidal,
but more often they will be seen in combinations with teens who are
having suicidal thoughts. Medicinenet.com 2009
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What you can do for others. What you can do for yourself o Be
sensitive and listen o Be specific with the individual. o Refer
them to a school based program. (Ex. Interventions) o Talk to
family members or guardians who care for the individual. o Remove
any objects or lethal weapons from the persons surroundings. o
Avoid glorifying the situation. o Contact an emergency resource. o
Talk to a reliable friend or family member. o Seek an intervention
program within school or outside of school. (Ex. Guidance Counselor
or Community Health Resource Center) o Pharmacotherapy o
Psychotherapy (Halved reattempted suicide) o Keep yourself busy and
find things to do that make you happy. Journal of the American
Medical Association
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Every year, almost one million people die from suicide; a
"global" mortality rate of 16 per 100,000, or one death every 40
seconds. - World Health Organization
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Brent A., D., & Mann, J. (2006). Familial Pathways to Suicidal
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www.medicinenet.com