Depression - Lola, Makenna, Aleah😢

Facts about depression:

Depression causes 12% more in kids than other people
30% of people with depression take more substances than people without it.
80% of teens never get help with their depression
20% of teens get depression before adult hood
15% of teens could get bipolar disorder if they have depression

ways to help whith depression

You could talk to someone you trust

Try to not think about what's making you depressed or upset.

Change your surroundings.
eat healthy
exercise
Take deep breaths

Signs/symptoms of depression

Angry outbursts

Sleeping too much or too little

Loss of interests or pleasure in certain activities

Feelings of sadness and emptiness
Always feeling sick.

Causes:

Poor nutrition
Stress
Certain medical conditions
Genetics
Substance use such as drugs and drinking
physical health issues

https://www.verywellmind.com/common-causes-of-depression-1066772

https://padlet.com/hfcsd/teen-mental-health-matters-rz0i2zgosw6f5cva/wish/do3MQJjq10ppQ15w

Quote:

"I've suffered from depression my whole life ..It'll come in waves..but..I have been choosing to do things that scare me... Biteing the bullet and existing for once"-Billie Eilish