1. Health Mr. Lawn 1st Semester
Depression
Health
Mr. Lawn
1st Semester

2. What is Depression
What is the difference between a depressive order and someone feeling sad or blue
Intereferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain
What do depressed people need to get better?
Treatment

3. What are the different forms of Depression
Major Depression—intereferes with ability to sleep, work, study, eat, enjoy activities
Dysthymic Disorder—long term but less severe
Psychotic Depression—severe depression, psychosis with reality breaks, hallucinations, delusions
Postpartum Depression—Depression in new moms
Seasonal Affective Disorder—depression during winter months

4. What are the signs and Symptoms of Depression
Persistent sadness—empty
Hopeless
Pessimistic
Feelings of guilt, worthless, helpless
Irritable
Loss of interest
Fatigued
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty sleeping
Overeating
Suicidal thoughts
Aches and pains

5. What illnesses often coexist with Depression
What are the main illnesses?
Anxiety disorders
Post Traumatic stress disorder
Obsessive Compulsive disorder
Social phobia
What happens to people with PTSD?
Relive traumatic events
What also seems to co-occur with Depression?
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
What are some medical illnesses that depression often co-exists with?
Heart disease, stroke, cancer, aids, diabetes, Parkinson's

6. What Causes Depression?
What are the 4 categories of causes?
Genetics
Biochemical
Environment
Psychological
Where does depression take place
Brain
What are the things the brain is responsible for that are affected by depression
Mood, thinking, sleep, appetite, behavior
What are some types of depression caused by
Runs in families, genetics
What are 4 other things that may trigger depression?
Trauma, loss, difficult relationships, stressful situations

7. How do women deal with Depression?
When are women vulnerable?
After giving birth
Hormonal and physical changes
New responsibilities
What are some additional stresses that may trigger depression in women?
Work-to-home responsibilities
Caring for kids and parents
Abuse
Poverty
Relationship strains

8. How do Men experience Depression?
What are men more likely to acknowledge having?
Fatigue, irritable, loss of interest, sleep problems
What are men more likely to turn to as a result?
Alcohol or drugs, frustrated, discouraged, angry, abusive
What are some other ways men deal with their depression?
Throw themselves into work, avoid talking, reckless/risky behavior

9. How do Children and adolescents experience Depression
What are some things that children may do that might be signs of depression?
Pretend to be sick
Refuse to go to school
Cling to parent
Sulk
Get into trouble
Negative
Feel misunderstood
What things in adolescents might depression co-occur with?
Anxiety, disruptive behavior, eating disorders, substance abuse
What was the most effective treatment option found for adolescents?
Combination therapy and medication

10. How is depression detected and treated
Is it treatable?—Yes
When is it the most treatable—Early
What is the 1st Step?
See a Doctor, get a physical exam
What happens if a physical cause is ruled out?
Psychological exam is given
What are 4 things a good diagnostic evaluation includes?
Family history of depression
History of symptoms
Using drugs or alcohol?
Thoughts of suicide?

11. Medications What are the most common treatments
Antidepressants
What do antidepressants try to normalize?
Neurotransmitters
What are three examples?
SSRI-Prozac/zoloft
SNRI-cymbalta
MAOI
Why might people like SSRI’s more than MAOI’s?
Fewer side effects

12. Medications
How long does it take for full therapeutic effects to occur?
3-4 weeks
Why is it important to keep taking the medication even if you feel better?
Prevent relapse
Are antidepressant drugs habit forming? No
Should medications be mixed without consulting a doctor—NO!
Some side effects:
Headache, nausea, insomnia, agitation, dry mouth, constipation, bladder, blurred vision, drowsy

13. Psychotherapies How long are short-term talk therapies?
10-20 weeks
What is the goal of cognitive behavioral therapy?
Change negative thinking and behavior
What is the goal of interpersonal therapy?
Understand and work through troubled relationships
What is the best kind of therapy for depression?
Combination, psychotherapy and medication

14. How Can I Help a Friend What is the most important thing you can do?
Help get diagnosed and treatment
Encourage to see someone
7 Things you can do:
Offer support
Engage in conversation and listen
Offer hope
Never ignore suicide statements
Invite to go on outings
Remind that with time treatment will work

15. How can I help Myself Engage in activity—exercise Set realistic goals
Break-up large tasks into small ones
Spend time with people you trust—no isolation
Expect gradual improvement
Postpone important decisions
Positive thoughts

16. Where Can I go for help? Mental health specialist
Community mental health specialist
Hospital
University programs
State outpatient clinics
Family services
Clergy
Peer support groups
Private clinics
Employee programs
Personal doctor

17. What if I or someone I know is in crisis?
Call a doctor
911
Hotline
1-800-suicide
talk
Don’t leave them alone