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Definition
Definition
A common but serious medical sickness causing low energy levels, constant sadness, and negative effects on how you think or act. Oats
Statistics
Statistics
8.25% of our student body suffers from depression.
Around 5% of all teens suffer from depression.
A teen with depression is 12 times more likely to commit suicide.
If a teen has depression they have a 15% chance to develop bipolar disorder.
8 out of 10 teens suffering from depression never receive help.
In the last 12 months 14% of all teens suffered from depression.
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Coping Stratagies
Coping Stratagies
Talking to a trusted adult or friend.
Medication from a doctor.
Exercise.
Healthy diet.
More consistent sleep schedule.
Avoiding drugs.
Causes
Causes
Genetics 🧬
Brain chemistry 🧠
Lifestyle factors 🧑🌾
Hormonal factors ♂️♀️
An imbalance in neurotransmitters ⚖️
Poor nutritions 🍎
Drugs 💊
Symptoms
Symptoms
Insomnia
Emptyness
Overall sadness
Changes in appetite
Inability to have fun
Crankieness
Feeling tired all the time
Quote
Quote
"You say you're 'depressed' — all I see is resilience. You are allowed to feel messed up and inside out." By: David Mitchell
Advice
Advice
Stay in a positive social environment and focus on studies instead of relationships. All they cause is drama and depressing break ups.
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