Name at least 5 warning signs of depression

1. Name at least 5 warning signs of depression

2. Define Depression Define Anxiety

3. Suicide Prevention and Getting Help Ch. 5 pg. 122

4. Mythsand Facts About Suicide Myth – People who don’t talk about suicide won’t really attempt it Fact – People who talk about suicide are usually considering it and should be taken seriously Myth – When people are determined to commit suicide, nothing can stop them Fact – Getting help for suicidal people can prevent it Myth – Talking about suicide may give someone the idea to attempt it Fact - Talking about suicide and where to get help will help prevent it

5. Suicide Risk Factors • Alcohol/Drug abuse • Depression/Mental Disorder • Stressful Situation or Loss • Previous Suicide Attempts • Access to Weapons • Cluster Suicides

6. Suicide Prevention • Thoughts/behaviors are expressions of extreme distress • Discussion should be treated as if it were going to happen. • Initiate meaningful conversation • Support him/her and ask questions • Encourage him/her to seek help

7. Warning Signs of Suicide • Direct and indirect statements • Journal entries, poems, song lyrics dealing with death • Direct or indirect suicide threats • Unusual obsession with death • Withdrawal • Dramatic changes in personality, hygiene or appearance • Impulsive, irrational, or unusual behavior • Sense of guilt, shame, or rejection; negative self-evaluation

8. Warning Signs of Suicide, cont. • Deterioration in schoolwork or recreational performance • Giving away personal belongings • Substance abuse • Complaints about physical symptoms such as stomachaches, headaches, and fatigue • Persistent boredom and indifference • Violent actions, rebellious behavior, or running away • Intolerance for praise or rewards

9. Getting Help When it’s Needed • Be aware that help is needed! • Feeling trapped or worried constantly • Feelings affect sleep, diet, performance, or relationships • Alcohol/Drug use • Increase in aggression, violence, or recklessness • People around you are available for help! • School officials • Parents • Counselors • Clergy • Crisis Hotlines Where To Go

10. Stumbling Blocks • Perceived lack of help • Admitting help is needed is extremely difficult • Seeking helps seems like weakness but it is in fact great inner strength • Serious disorders require professional intervention which is intimidating

11. Mental Health Professionals • Counselor • School Psychologist • Psychiatrist • Neurologist • Clinical Psychologist • Psychiatric Social Worker

12. Treatment Methods Psychotherapy – ongoing dialogue between a patient and mental health professional Behavior Therapy – treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements Cognitive Therapy – treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or self-destructive

13. Treatment Methods, cont. Family Therapy – helps the family function in more positive and constructive ways by exploring patterns in communication and providing support and education Group Therapy – treats a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor Drug Therapy – use of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder