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Depression factsheet:
RECOGNIZING
DEPRESSION
AMONG STUDENTS
01 – LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
1. identify the common signs and symptoms of depression
among students, such as persistent sadness, loss of interest in
activities, changes in sleep patterns, and difficulty
concentrating.

2. understand the potential impact of depression on academic

performance, social relationships, and overall well-being of
students, and recognize the importance of early intervention.

3. develop practical skills to recognize and respond to students

who may be experiencing depression, including active
listening, providing appropriate support, and referring them to
appropriate resources and professionals for help.
 02 – WHAT IS
DEPRESSION?
a depressive disorder

also called as psychological fever

not synonymous to teenage angst

more than feeling blue

154 million
suffering from depression around the world
- Philippine Daily Inquirer

3.3 million
Filipinos are suffering from depression
- WHO (2017) mentioned in Puyat et al.
(2021)

prevalence in the philippines

 Filipino children aged 5 –
15,
27%
10% – 15% are affected by Globally

mental health problems.

- World Health Organization (2015) as mentioned
in Malolos et al. (2021)
35%
Philippines

18- to 24-year-old bracket that

admitted going through bouts of
depression
- AXA study of Mind Health and
Well-Being (2023)

prevalence in the philippines

 03 – WHEN TO KNOW IT’S
DEPRESSION ?
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 CRITERIA TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS OF DEPRESSION

05
A slowing down of thought and a reduction of
physical movement (observable by others, not
merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being
slowed down).

06 Fatigue or loss of energy

nearly every day.

07 Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or

inappropriate guilt nearly every day.

01 Depressed mood most of the day,

nearly every day. 08 Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or
indecisiveness, nearly every day.

02 Markedly diminished interest or

pleasure in all, or almost all, activities
most of the day, nearly every day.
09 Recurrent thoughts of death,
recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a
suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing
suicide.

03 Significant weight loss when not dieting or

weight gain, or decrease or increase in appetite
nearly every day.

04 A slowing down of thought and a reduction of

physical movement (observable by others, not
merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being
slowed down).
S leeping disturbances
CRITERIA TO MAKE
A nhedonia DIAGNOSIS OF
DEPRESSION
D epressed mood

C oncentration problems

W eight changes

E xcessive guilt

E nergy loss

P sychomotor changes

S uicide
 03 –01 TYPES OF 06
DEPRESSION
Disruptive Mood
Dysregulation Disorder
Depressive Disorder due to
another medical condition

02 07
Depressive Disorder
(including Major Depressive Other specified depressive
Disorder) disorder

03 08 DEPRESSIV
Persistent Depressive
Disorder (Dysthymia)
Unspecified Depressive
Disorder E
DISORDERS
04
Premenstrual dysphoric
disorder

05
Substance/medication-
induced depressive disorder
WHEN YOU
SHOULD BE
Behavioral Changes
Emotional Changes
Physical Changes
“ Something dramatic ”
CONCERNE
D?
 RISK AND 01 Temperamental 03 Genetic and physiological

PROGNOST
IC
02 Environmental 04 Course modifiers
FACTORS
 2 | Avoidance Behavior

1 | Focus on the problem

WAYS IN
COPING
STRESS
2 | Avoidance Behavior

1 | Focus on the problem

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01
03 – TYPES OF
DEPRESSION
Liam, a 14-year-old, is caught
between wanting independence and
feeling overwhelmed by adult
responsibilities. He often clashes
with his parents' expectations and
TEENAGE
rules, desiring more freedom to
make his own choices. Liam feels ANGST
frustrated by the restrictions placed
on him and yearns for a greater
sense of autonomy.
02
03 – TYPES OF
DEPRESSION
Sophie, a 16-year-old, is passionate
about pursuing a career in the arts.
However, she constantly faces
skepticism and criticism from
others who discourage her from
TEENAGE
pursuing her dreams. Sophie feels
misunderstood and struggles to ANGST
find support and validation for her
artistic aspirations, causing her to
doubt herself and her talents.
03
03 – TYPES OF
Emily, a 17-year-old, has been
DEPRESSION
feeling persistently sad, hopeless,
and disconnected from the
activities she once enjoyed. She no
longer finds pleasure in spending
time with her friends or pursuing A CASE OF
her hobbies. Emily experiences DEPRESSIO
changes in appetite and sleep N
patterns, often feeling fatigued and
having difficulty concentrating on
her schoolwork.
04
03 – TYPES OF
DEPRESSION

Jessica, a high school student,

experiences occasional mood
swings and feelings of sadness NOT A CASE
during hormonal changes OF
associated with adolescence. DEPRESSIO
N
RESOURCES:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S26669153203
00731

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8501475/#R3

https://www.axa.com.ph/multimedia/newsroom/gen-z-pinoys-
have-more-mind-health-conditions