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Is there a link between
depression and academic performance?
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Objective
Explain why it is important to identify and
treat depression.
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What Do These Famous People Have in Common
Understanding Depression
What is the difference between
depression and feeling sad?
Understanding Depression
Depression: a feeling of
sadness and hopelessness that last for
several weeks or months.
Understanding Depression
Recognizing Depression:• 1 in 10 teenagers will experience depression
before they reach 18 years old.
• After the age of 15, females are twice as likely to suffer from
Understanding Depression
Signs of DepressionChange in appetite.
Change in sleep.Change in activity level.
Loss of interest.Feeling Hopeless.
Thoughts of death or suicide.
Understanding Depression
Treatment
• Medication
• Regular Meeting with doctor / psychologist.
Where to get HELP!!
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255
Depression and the Brain
Understanding Self Injury
Cutting: using a sharp
object to intentionally cut one’s body deep
enough to bleed.
Understanding Suicide
Suicide:Intentionally
killing oneself.
Understanding Suicide
Risk Factors:• A previous attempt
or a family history of suicide.
• Feeling of hopelessness
• Lack of professional help.