Lets Hide Or Not? Depression

Genovieve FeaseyThe Choice To Change

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What is Depression?

Feelings of loss

Uncontrollable mood.

Hopelessness, Worthlessness

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What are the Symptoms?

• Depressed mood most of the day and nearly every day

• Lack of motivation or concentration • No interest or pleasure in things that

were pleasurable before • Significant weight loss/gain• Insomnia

Who does it affect?

Causes of Depression

Biological differences

Neurotransmitters

Hormones

Complications of Depression• Suicide• Increased risk of

alcohol and drug related problems

• Increased risk of tobacco dependence

• Increased problems with physical health

Treatments

• Medication /Drugs• Counseling Or

Psychotherapy• Combination of All

of the above

Risk of Effective Treatment

Antidepressant can be very effective, NOTE: and for some people it may/can cause suicidal behaviour. YOU CAN SEEK ALTERNATIVE treatment

I have difficulty sleeping every night. I close my eyes to try to get some rest, but all I can think about are my concerns and it doesn’t let me sleep…

Jane from Buckinghamshire

I feel worthless. I feel like no one loves or cares for me and it makes no difference whether I’m living in this world or not.

Tom aged 13 Buckinghamshire

I don’t find anything interesting anymore. Hobbies and things that I enjoyed doing once doesn’t interest me anymore. It’s strange because I used to love doing certain things.. But now nothing catches my attention..

Michael- 55 from Buckinghamshire

What’s important in defeating depression?

Prevention of Depression• Avoid drugs, alcohol, caffeine,

addictive substances.• Ask for medical and

psychological support• Exercise regularly• Learn how to relax and

manage stress• Maintain good sleeping

habits • Get involved with activities

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STRENGTH

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