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Depression

Depression. By Jeffrey, Daniel , Jeremy. What is Depression?. Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts Intense negative emotions and feelings It is a medical condition that requires diagnosis and treatment. Who Suffers From Depression?.

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Depression

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  1. Depression By Jeffrey, Daniel , Jeremy

  2. What is Depression? • Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts • Intense negative emotions and feelings • It is a medical condition that requires diagnosis and treatment

  3. Who Suffers From Depression? • Depression can effect anyone but there is a significantly higher rate of depression among women than men. • 2% of children get depressed • 6-8% of teenagers • 8.6% of adults over 18 have a mental health problem for at least 2 weeks a year

  4. What Causes Depression? • Depression can be caused by one or more of the following: • A negative event that recently happened (loss of a loved one, or severe or prolonged stress) • Triggered by stress, medication or other medical problems • Anxiety

  5. Symptoms and Diagnosis • Unhappy , sad, depressed • Feelings of hopelessness and guilt • Inability to concentrate, remember things or make decisions • Constantly fatigued or loss of energy • Restlessness or decreased activity • Recurrent thoughts of suicide or death

  6. Treatment • Depression IS treatable • Approximately 80% of people who receive treatment for depression improve. • There are three types of treatment: • Psychotherapy • Medication • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) aka electric shock

  7. Where To Get Help/Info • Call 911 – Emergency Room • Local physician • Kids help phone - 1 800 668 6868 Learn more at: • http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/mi-mm/depression-eng.php

  8. Bibliography • http://helpguide.org/mental/depression_signs_types_diagnosis_treatment.htm • http://www.medicinenet.com/depression/article.htm • http://micah.sparacio.org/05/16/2011/10-ways-to-fight-depression/ • http://www.depressionofspirits.com/ • http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/mi-mm/depression-eng.php

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