ARE YOUDEPRESSEDOR JUSTSAD?

A PRESENTATIONBY

DR . MIKE REED

DRMICHAELREED .ORG

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SADDNESSSadness is a normal, humanemotion that will occurthroughout a persons life inresponse to appropriatelysad events.

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SADDNESSSadness is typicallyattributable to a situation.Can you fill in the blank?

“I’m feeling sad because________________”.

(Examples: My partner and Ibroke up. My mother/fatherdied. I was fired from myjob.)

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DEPRESSIONDepression, on the otherhand, is a persistent mentalhealth condition thatinterferes ones overall senseof well-being and day-to-dayfunctioning.

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DEPRESSIONLike sadness, a painful lifeexperience can trigger it, butunlike sadness, depression ispersistent, unrelenting, andeffects how you feel, thinkand behave.

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DEPRESSIONSymptoms of depression include:- Low energy / fatigue- Difficulty focusing- Decreased libido- Feelings of emptiness, sadness,or guilt- Withdrawal from others- Changes in sleep and appetite- Feelings of hopelessness orhelplessness- Thoughts of suicide

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THANK YOU .

Depression currently affects about 14.8 million Americanadults, or 6.7 percent of the U.S. population over 18 years ofage. If you or someone you know thinks they may beexperiencing depression, seek professional guidance. Amental health professional can give you a proper diagnosisand help create a treatment plan that works for you.

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