DAILY RESPONSETHURSDAY –

1. Which mental illness was the most interesting to you and why? Be specific!

2. Staple both your research and the notes you took in groups yesterday. Turn them both in with your name and period on them.

3. Pick up the assignment for today too.

4. Review Mental Illness notes for the Quick Check!!!!

DepressionMore than just sad

TED Talk – 12 min

Complete problem #1 on your assignment.

What is depression???

Clinical depression is a mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything. (#2)

Sadness is a normal, healthy reaction to an unhappy event. When you are sad, you may feel easily discouraged and have less energy. (#3)

A. Depression is just a feeling; you can snap out of it if you try.

B. Only a few "crazy" people really get depressed.

C. Depression only occurs when bad things happen.

D. It's easy to make yourself feel better.

E. There's nothing you can do to treat depression.

F. Only adults suffer from depression.

G. Therapy is when you lie on a couch talking about your

childhood.

H. Antidepressants can help anybody with depression.

I. People dealing with depression don’t experience extreme

highs

True or False? (#4)

Symptoms of Depression Difficulty concentrating,

making decisions, and remembering details

Fatigue and decreased energy

Feelings of guilt Feelings of helplessness

and/or pessimism Insomnia or excessive

sleeping Irritability or restlessness Rebellious behavior

Overeating or appetite loss Persistent aches or pains,

headaches etc… Persistent sad, anxious, or

“empty” feelings Thoughts of suicide or

suicide attempts Loss of interest in once

pleasurable activities

(#5)

Trusted Adults (teachers, parents, clergy)CounselingAntidepressantsPsychotherapy (Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking

with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.)

There are no “instant” solutions to Clinical Depression

Treatments for Depression(#6)

Depression Facts 80% of people with clinical depression who have

received treatment significantly improve their lives

Woman experience depression about twice as often as men

1 in 4 young adults will suffer an episode of depression before age 24

People who are depressed are more prone to illnesses like colds than non-depressed people

Depression affects all people regardless of age, geographic location, demographic or social position

Depression Facts cont. Over 8% of adolescents in the US suffer from

depression at any given time The World Health Organization estimates that

depression will be the 2nd highest medical cause of disability by the year 2030

Nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder

Cross off problem #8.

1. Simplify your life a. cut back on obligations2. Write in a journal a. great way to express emotions3. Have a support group4. Don’t isolate yourself a. participate in social activities5. Take care of your body a. exercise, eat right, sleep6. Use stress management7. Don’t make important decisions when “down”

Source: Mayo Clinic

Great Coping Strategies(#9)