Depression

Everyone has days when they are happy or more sad. Normal sadness passes in a reasonable amount of time, and soon you are feeling better again.

Depression lasts longer and feels deeper than normal sadness. It may cause you to feel very bad about yourself or hopeless about your future. It may affect your thought, your behavior, your appetite, or your ability to sleep. Depression may cause you to see reality in a distorted way, as if everything is negative and difficult, and problems may appear to be more than you can bear.

People who feel depressed often feel very tired physically and emotionally. They may stop spending time with friends or doing other things that used to give them pleasure, because they just don't feel up to it. They may also start to complain of physical problems, such as headaches and stomachaches. At its worst, depression can make people feel as if they don't want to be alive.

*IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE UNSAFE OR YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER, PLEASE CALL 911.

The following resources are meant to be guides in managing some of these feelings. If you feel that you need additional support in these areas please contact your School Social Worker/Mental Health Professional.