• Get 8-10 hrs Sleep per Night

• Eat 3 Nutritional Meals per Day

• Exercise Regularly (at least 3 days per week)

• Avoid Drugs & Alcohol

• See a Doctor if Ill

• Spend Time With Those That Bring You Happiness

• Practice Relaxation Techniques

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Teenagers Guide to Depression

The Truth About Teen Depression Tedx

• Depression is characterized by chemical and physical changes in the brain and is diagnosed by having at least five symptoms most of the day, every day, for two weeks or more.

• Depression is Common in teens. 15-20% of adolescents will have a depressive episode before adulthood

• Depression is Serious. Depression is the single largest risk factor to suicide with 90-98% of all people who die by suicide having a diagnosable mental illness, the most common being depression.

• Depression is MOST treatable mental health illness.

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