Depression

Marwa Alnaabi

Mizna Al rawahi

-DEFINITION OF DEPRESSION

-SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS

-TYPES OF DEPRESSION

-CAUSES OF DEPRESSION

-TREATMENT

EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS

- ROLES OF TEACHERS

The Outline

DEFINITION OF DEPRESSION

-The World Health Organization (WHO) defines depression as "a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, decreased energy, feelings of guilt or low self-worth,

disturbed sleep or appetite, and poor concentration".

- Depression is estimated to affect 350 million people .

Effects and Symptoms

Emotional:Symptoms: Negative feelingsEffects: lose of relationships

low academic achievement committing suicide .

Cognitive:Symptoms: decision making, concentrating and memorizing difficulties. Working problemsEffects: low self- esteem

Negative thinking.

Biological :

Symptoms :disturbance in neurotransmitters ,stress hormones .

Effects : changes in sleep patterns

loss of energy weight problems .

Types of Depression:

Major depression : severe prevents the person from living his life normally.

Dysthymia: prevents the patient from living his life normally Not severe symptoms distinguishes this type

Minor depression: symptoms two weeks or longer The person functions well Major depression.

1- Genetics: brains and biology.

2- Early experience, life events

3- Ongoing stress.

Causes

Medication

Psychological treatment

Cognitive behavioral

Electroconvulsive therapy

Treatment

Educational Implications

prevention programs :

Aim: strengthening the protective factors and reducing the risk factorsEx: focuses in cognitive, problem solving, and social skills School Counselors

Social WorkerEx: Counseling and guidance session, Lectures

Roles of Teachers

Observation Consultation Counselor and school principle Social worker Setting a plan Enhance coping skills Improve relationships Facilitate behavior Inventive classroom

Rising awareness Depression Counseling importance Future teachers Essential skills

Conclusion

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