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What is Depression?
The National Institute of Mental Health defines depression as “a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as eating, sleeping or working.”
To be clinically diagnosed with depression the symptoms must be present for at least 2 weeks, and experiencing them nearly everyday.
Some forms of depression can vary or happen under certain circumstances. (ex. having a baby, grief and loss)
Symptoms of Depression
Feelings of hopelessness
Irritability
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Consistent sadness or low mood
Loss of interest in or pleasure in doing things that you normally enjoy doing
Decreased energy or feeling fatigue
Decrease or increase in appetite
Significant increase or decrease in weight
Moving or talking slower than normal
Difficulty Concentrating
Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
Restlessness and unable to sit still
Do you or your child use any of these Unhealthy Coping Strategies?
Do you or your child use any of these Unhealthy Coping Strategies?
Alcohol
Drugs
Vaping/Smoking
Self-harm
Skipping school
Eating Disorders
Isolating/Withdrawal
Biting/picking fingernails
Excessive Video Gaming
How to Manage (Cope with) Depression:
How to Manage (Cope with) Depression:
Protective Factors for youth with Symptoms of Depression
Protective Factors for youth with Symptoms of Depression
Connectedness to family, friends, community and social institutions (i.e. sports, clubs, church)
Skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, and nonviolent ways of handling disputes
Cultural and Religious beliefs that support instincts for self preservation
Restricted access to drugs, alcohol, and weapons.
Clinical Care for mental, physical and substance use disorders. *Child Guidance Clinic
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