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DEPRESSION

• Its normal to feel down every once in awhile,
  but when it happens A LOT or is especially
  intense it might mean you are experiencing
  depression a serious disorder that calls for
  professional treatment

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Someone who is depressed feels

• Sad/disappointed
• Like they cant solve their problems
• Helpless
• Hopeless
• Loneliness
• No longer wants to hang with friends
• Is not happy from things they used to be happy
  with (e.i. sports, friends,etc)

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The truth about depression

• Millions suffer from it yet do not come forward
  because they are afraid or embarrassed.
• Often depression is unrecognized by people who
  have it.
• It is extremely common but often ignored and left
  untreated.
• If left untreated it can disrupt your school
  work, friends, and family life.

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What Causes Depression?

• Brain Chemistry Imbalance of the chemicals in
  your brain can cause depression
• Life Changes
• Alcohol and other drugs
• Family History It might run in your family
• Serious Illness
• Medications Certain drugs when mixed with
  something or even alone have side affects of
  depression

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Signs And Symptoms To Be Aware Of

• Poor Memory
• Unable to concentrate
• Irritability
• Going slower than usual
• Neglecting responsibilities/your appearance
• Loss of self-esteem
• Unexplained headaches

• Inability to find happiness in anything anymore
• Thoughts of suicide
• Insomnia
• Loss of or gaining weight
• Digestive/stomach problems
• Lack of energy/Always tired

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Types of DepressionYou May Have Heard Of....

• Bipolar-Also known as MANIC DEPRESSION
• Extreme highs and then extreme
  lows
• Post-Pardon Depression After a women has a baby
  she sometimes experience this depression. Ex)
  Brooke Shields

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Theres Help For It!

• Dont ignore the symptoms!
• Psychotherapy- Talking to a counselor/therapist
  to get through the depression.
• Medication- Antidepressants such as Prozac and
  Paxil can be prescribed to help relieve the
  symptoms of depression
• A combination of both is BEST to cure depression.
• Exercise is always a good idea too
• Exercise kicks in endorphins and endorphins make
  you feel good!

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Your Homework

• Due the Monday we get back from Thanksgiving.
• Read article on depression.
• Write or type up 5 GOOD quiz QUESTIONS and their
  ANSWERS from the article.
• Examples of good questions
• What does NIMH stand for?
• What was the girls name in the article?
• What of adolescence have symptoms of depression?