Anger, Stress, Depression

1
Anger, Stress, Depression Suicide

• Some initial questions to ponder
• What is anger?
• What makes you angry?
• What happens to your body when you get angry?
• Is it worth it???

2
Anger is a feeling of being irritated and
annoyed. It is usually a response to being hurt
or frustrated.

• Body changes that occur when a person is angry
  include
• Rapid breathing
• Increase in heart rate
• Rise in blood pressure
• Increase in sweating
• Dryness of the mouth

3
Hidden Anger

• Hidden anger is anger that is not expressed or
  that is expressed in a harmful way. Hidden anger
  might be expressed in outbursts, temper tantrums
  and fights.
• Hidden anger can also be dangerous as it may lead
  to medical conditions such as ulcers or heart
  attacks. Do you know why?

4
Stress

• Stress- Mental or physical tension or strain
• urgency pressure.
• Stressor- The source or cause of the stress.
• Eustress- A healthful response to a stressor.
• Distress- A harmful response to a stressor.

5
Depression

• Depression is the feeling of being sad, unhappy,
  or discouraged. Short periods of depression are
  common during the teenage years, however,
  prolonged depression is not.
• How would you know (i.e. what signs would you
  see) if a friend or family member was depressed?

6
Symptoms of teenage depression include

• Loss of sleep
• Loss of interest
• Loss of appetite
• Reduced ability to concentrate
• Loss of interest in having a neat and clean
  appearance
• Physical ailments (induced by stress)
• Drug/alcohol use
• Distinct change in personality
• Unusual behavior, such as running away from home

7
How do you deal with anger, stress, or depression?

• Seek the advice/comfort of a trusted adult
• Use positive self-talk
• Get involved in physical activity
• Do something creative
• Express your feelings in writing
• Use good decision-making skills
• Get enough rest and sleep
• Help others (who are less fortunate)

8
How to deal with anger (cont.)

• Try heat therapy
• Listen to music
• Watch television or a movie
• Care for pets
• Keep a sense of humor
• Practice stress management skills daily
• Know places in your community that can provide
  help (if needed)

9
Suicide

• Suicide is the intentional taking of ones own
  life. The signs of suicide are similar to the
  signs of depression. This is why you should
  always take action when you feel depressed. You
  must also know what to do when someone close to
  you is very depressed or mentions suicide.
  Suicide prevention skills are steps to take when
  a person shows signs of suicide.

10
Suicide Prevention Skills

• Recognize the signs of suicide
• Do not ignore the signs or take the person
  lightly
• Get help from a trusted adult
• Call the suicide hotline or 911 if needed
• Stay with the person
• Show concern for the person

11
Signs of suicide

• Talking about it
• Giving away possessions
• Sudden interest in guns or other weapons
• Person withdraws from family friends
• Prolonged depression
• Loss of interest apathy
• Sudden interest in media (i.e. books, music) that
  promotes suicide