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"I always like walking in the rain, so no one can see me crying." - Charlie Chaplin
"I always like walking in the rain, so no one can see me crying." - Charlie Chaplin
Symptoms: Losing interest in activities, Feeling empty or sad all the time, withdrawn from family or friends, feeling restless or slowed down, etc.
Causes:
Poor nutrition
Stress
Drugs
Genetics
Brain chemistry imbalance
Depression is a common but serious mental health problem that affects you negatively on how you feel about yourself and others.
Depression is a common but serious mental health problem that affects you negatively on how you feel about yourself and others.
Facts about depression:
- An estimated 20% will experience depression before adulthood.
- 14% of teens suffered from depression within the last 12 months.
- Depression increases the risk of suicide by 12 times.
- An estimated 30% of teens suffering with depression also develop substance use problems.
What are some ways students could better handle this mental health issue?
What are some ways students could better handle this mental health issue?
Teens can engage in positive activities to help them feel better
You can spend quality time with your family and talk with them about feelings.
You can encourage healthy behaviors and form positive relationships with family, friends or trusted adults.
You can listen with love and respect.
Find out what you can do to take good care of yourself.
The biggest piece of advice about depression is it is a treatable condition and not a sign of weakness.
The biggest piece of advice about depression is it is a treatable condition and not a sign of weakness.
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