And How They Affect the Lives of Young People of this

Generation
THE MOST
COMMON
QUESTION
DEPRESSION DEFINED
A common and serious medical
illness that negatively affects how you
feel, the way you think and how you
act.
Causes feelings of sadness and/or a
loss of interest in activities once
enjoyed.
Can lead to a variety of emotional and
physical problems and can decrease a
person’s ability to function at work
and at home.
HOW DO WE KNOW?

Feeling sad or having a depressed mood

Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to
dieting
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Loss of energy or increased fatigue
HOW DO WE KNOW?
Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., hand-
wringing or pacing) or slowed movements and speech
(actions observable by others)
Feeling worthless or guilty
Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
Thoughts of death or suicide

Symptoms must last at least two weeks for a diagnosis of

depression.
TREATMENTS
Medication
Psychotherapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy
(ECT)
SUICIDAL IDEATIONS

Thinking about or planning suicide. Thoughts can

range from a detailed plan to a fleeting consideration.
It does not include the final act of suicide
HOW CAN WE TELL?
Being depressed or having other mental disorders
Talking directly or indirectly about wanting to die or “not
be around”
Increased social isolation
Significant changes in appearance and hygiene
Giving away valued possessions; making other
preparations for death
A sudden change in mood
MISCONCEPTIONS OF
SUICIDE
× People who talk about it won't do
it.
× People who really want to kill
themselves are beyond help.
× Suicide is a purely personal
decision.
× Asking about suicide can put the
idea in someone's mind.
HOW TO PREVENT?
 Asking them

 Keeping them safe

 Listening to them

 Encouraging them

 Following up with them

ACTIVITY: COLOR MY HEART