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