Teens and life crises

When life seems difficult Have you ever had to: Deal with negative stressors Deal with negative stressors Cope with events that you have no control over Cope with events that you have no control over Experience disappointments Experience disappointments Most likely answer is YES.

Life crisis defined An experience that causes a high level of stress An experience that causes a high level of stress

Denial Denial Anger Anger Bargaining Bargaining Depression Depression Acceptance Acceptance 5 emotional responses to life crises:

Depression What comes to mind when you hear this word? What comes to mind when you hear this word? What is the difference between having depression and having the blues? What is the difference between having depression and having the blues?

More Than Sad Video clips Video clips More Than Sad: Teen Depression More Than Sad: Teen Depression More Than Sad: Teen Depression More Than Sad: Teen Depression What did you notice? What did you notice? Who is depressed? Who is depressed? How do you know? How do you know?

Definition of clinical depression Long lasting feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or helplessness Long lasting feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or helplessness Experiencing five or more of the nine symptoms Experiencing five or more of the nine symptoms These symptoms last longer than two weeks These symptoms last longer than two weeks

Symptoms of depression * worthlessness, deep sadness *sleep disturbances *weight or appetite change *loss of interest in friends, hobbies *lack of concentration *hopelessness, helplessness, disappointment *anger *anxious, tense, unable to relax *morbid thoughts or self-harm

Causes of depression Inability to cope with a life crisis Inability to cope with a life crisis Family history Family history Alcohol and other drug use Alcohol and other drug use Chemical imbalance in brain Chemical imbalance in brain

Depression Scenarios On the index card: Create a scenario that outlines a teenager who is suffering from depression Create a scenario that outlines a teenager who is suffering from depression Include five symptoms of depression Include five symptoms of depression

How to help depression Talk to a trusted adult Talk to a trusted adult See a doctor for diagnosis and treatment See a doctor for diagnosis and treatment Set realistic goals in light of the depression Set realistic goals in light of the depression Break large tasks into small ones Break large tasks into small ones Try to be with other people and confide in someone Try to be with other people and confide in someone Participate in activities that may make you feel better. Participate in activities that may make you feel better. Mild exercise, going to a movie, a ballgame, or participating in religious, social, or other activities may help. Mild exercise, going to a movie, a ballgame, or participating in religious, social, or other activities may help.

How to help depression Expect your mood to improve gradually, not immediately. Feeling better takes time. Expect your mood to improve gradually, not immediately. Feeling better takes time. People rarely "snap out of" a depression. But they can feel a little better day-by- day. People rarely "snap out of" a depression. But they can feel a little better day-by- day. Remember, positive thinking will replace the negative thinking that is part of the depression and will disappear as your depression responds to treatment. Remember, positive thinking will replace the negative thinking that is part of the depression and will disappear as your depression responds to treatment. Let your family and friends help you. Let your family and friends help you.

Helping Scenarios Exchange index cards with a neighbor Exchange index cards with a neighbor on the back of the index card write how you would help this friend on the back of the index card write how you would help this friend Include four strategies to help Include four strategies to help

Exit ticket Complete the quiz: What Do You Know About Depression in Teens? Complete the quiz: What Do You Know About Depression in Teens?