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• Depression

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Why do people get depressed?

• There is no single cause of depression.
• Many factors play a role in depression such as

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Heredity

• Research has revealed that depression runs in
  families.
• Some people inherit genes that make it more
  likely for them to get depressed.

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Life Events

• For example death of a close family member or
  friend. Grieving can go beyond normal grief and
  can sometimes lead to depression.

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Family and Social Environment

• Negative, stressful, or unhappy family atmosphere
  can affect a teens self-esteem and lead to
  depression.

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Social Conditions

• Poverty
• Homelessness
• Community violence

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Undiagnosed Learning Disabilities

• Block school success

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Substance Abuse

• Causes chemical changes in the brain that affect
  mood
• Alcohol and some other drugs are depressants
• Negative social and personal consequences of
  abuse can lead to severe unhappiness and
  depression

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Certain Medical Conditions

• Can affect hormone balance therefore have an
  effect on mood
• Hypothyroidism-can cause depression
• Depression usually disappears when condition is
  treated

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What happens in the brain when someone is
depressed?

• Affects the brains delicate chemistry
  (specifically neurotransmitters)
• Neurotransmitters assist transmitting messages
  between nerve cells in the brain.
• Certain neurotransmitters regulate mood.
• When they are not available in sufficient
  quantities, the result can be depression

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A person is probably depressed if

• They have 5 or more of these symptoms
• For most of the time
• Or for 2 weeks or longer

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Symptoms of Depression

• Depressed mood or sadness most of the time.
• Lack of energy or feeling tired all of the time
• Inability to concentrate

• Withdrawal from friends and family
• Irritability, anger, or anxiety
• Inability to enjoy things that used to bring
  pleasure

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Symptoms continued

• Significant weight loss or gain
• Significant change in sleep patterns
• Feelings of guilt or worthlessness

• Aches and pains for no apparent reason
• Pessimism and indifference
• Thoughts of death or suicide

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Getting Help

• 1. Prescription medicine
• It's important to know that it could take as many
  as 6 to 8 weeks for the full therapeutic effect
  to occur. It is important to give the medication
  a chance to work and to take it exactly as
  directed by your health care professional.

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2. Psychotherapy

• Psychotherapy is known as "talk therapy," which
  research has shown can be very helpful for people
  with some forms of depression. Like all treatment
  options, psychotherapy can be used alone or in
  combination with medication or other treatments.

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3. Healthy Living

• Maintain proper sleep hygiene
• Eat a well-balanced diet
• Manage anxiety
• Participate in an exercise program
• Set realistic goals for yourself
• Create small and manageable tasks
• Let others you can trust help you