Depression Topic.ppt

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UnderstandingDepression, Anxiety

and Suicide prevention


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A little about me.

Experience Background

Education

Current employment


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Why talk about depression? Recent surveys suggest, according to Mental Health America

1 in 5 teens suffers from Clinical Depression

Each year almost 5,000 young people (ages 15-24) commit

suicide

Rate has tripled since 19603rd

leading cause of death inadolescents and 2ndleading cause of death among college

age


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What is Depression?

Sadness is a normal reaction to lifes struggles, setbacks, anddisappointments.

Depression is differentfrom normal sadness by:

Engulfing your day-to-day life,

Interfering with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and

have fun.

The feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness

are intense and unrelenting, with little, if any, relief.


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Common Signs andSymptoms

Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness

Loss of interest in daily activities

Appetite or weight changes

Sleep changes

Anger or irritability

Loss of energy

Self-loathing

Reckless behavior

Concentration problems

Unexplained aches and pains


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Changes in behavior andthinking

These may include:

General slowing down

Neglect of responsibilities and appearance

Poor memory

Inability to concentrate or think clearly

Suicidal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors

Difficulty making decisions

Negative attitude and outlook


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Depression in teens

Some appear sadmost appear irritable

Poor performance in school

Withdrawal from friends and activities

Anger/rage

Overreaction to criticism Suicidal thoughts

Poor self-esteem or guilt

Substance abuse or acting out to avoid feelings


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Risk factors

Loneliness Lack of social support

Recent stressful life experience

Family history

Early childhood trauma/abuse

Substance abuse

Health problems or chronic pain


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Link between anxiety anddepression

Anxiety and depression are believed to stem from the same

biological vulnerability

Often go hand in hand

Depression can make anxiety worse (and vice/versa)

Important to recognize both conditions


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Anxiety

Some anxiety and worry is normal. These normal amounts of anxiety can actually help you

respond to threats and feel motivated to get things done.


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Symptoms of anxietyEmotional symptoms of anxiety

Feelings of apprehension or dread

Trouble concentrating

Feeling tense and jumpy

Anticipating the worst Irritability

Restlessness

Watching for signs of danger

Feeling like your minds gone blank


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Physical symptoms of anxiety

Pounding heart

Sweating

Stomach upset or dizziness

Frequent urination or diarrhea

Shortness of breath Tremors and twitches

Muscle tension

Headaches

Fatigue

Insomnia


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What is an Anxiety attack? Surge of overwhelming panic

Feeling of losing control or going crazy

Heart palpitations or chest pain

Feeling like youre going to pass out

Trouble breathing or choking sensation

Hyperventilation Hot flashes or chills

Trembling or shaking

Nausea or stomach cramps

Feeling detached or unreal


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What causes an anxietyattack?

Playing the what if game negative self talk which sets us upfor failure

Poor self esteemthinking not worthy

Too much pressure to be perfect

Focusing too much on self vs. others

Eating poorlytoo much caffeine

Not exercising

Full exposure to phobias

Holding in feelings


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Questions to ask yourself? Do you make time each day for yourself?

Are you getting the emotional support that you need?

Are you taking care of your body?

Are you overloaded with responsibility?

Do you ask for help when you need it?

Do you know how to bring your life into balance?


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Professional treatment is

recommended for depression and

anxiety.


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Treatment

Medication

Antidepressants can help ease the symptoms of

depression and return a person to normal functioning.

Antidepressants are not habit forming.


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Therapy/Counseling

This can help many depressed people understand themselves andcope with their problems.

For example:

Interpersonal therapy works to change relationships that

effect depression

Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps people change negative

thinking and behavior patterns


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Strategies Challenge negative thoughts

Write down your worries

Create an anxiety worry period

Accept uncertainty

Take care of yourself Practice relaxation techniques

Adopt healthy eating habits

Exercise regularly

Get enough sleep


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What about you?

Burns Depression checklist

What do the results mean for you?


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Intervening with adepressed friend

Be empathetic and understanding

Dont try to cheer up a depressed person by minimizing

their concerns

Avoid critical or shaming statements

Empathize with feelings of sadness, grief, anger and

frustration, but

Challenge expressions of hopelessness


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Dont argue about how bad things are

Dont insist that depression or sadness are the wrong feelings

to be experiencing

Dont become angry even though your efforts may be resisted

or rejected


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Common misconceptions about Suicide

FALSEPeople who talk about suicide wont really do it

FALSEPeople who talk about or attempt suicide want to die

FALSEAnyone who tries to kill him/herself must be crazy

FALSEIf a person is determined to kill him/herself, nothing is

going to stop them FALSETalking about suicide may give someone the idea


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Suicide warning signs

Talking, writing, or joking about suicide or death

Giving away prized possessions

Making final arrangements

Depressive symptoms

Sudden, unexplained recovery from profound depression

Marked feelings of helplessness or hopelessness


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Risk-taking behavior

Self-mutilating behavior (sometimes)

A suicide plan

Significant change in behavior

Previous suicide attempts Significant loss

Chemical (drug or alcohol) abuse


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What NOT to say

This will make you stronger

Time heals all wounds

I know how you feel

It could be worse

It will work itself out


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How to help LISTEN

Show empathy and concern

Offer to call or talk to a parent, counselor, or other trusted

adult with them

Encourage them to get ongoing help for their depression If they are immediately at-risk, call a suicide hotline or 911


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I believe each human being has thepotential to change, to transform

ones own attitude, no matter how

difficult the situation.

Dalai Lama


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