Depression Lecture

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"See that critter? Its fixin to get worked on." Depression Who gets depressed? Who Can? ? NIMH reports 9.5% Amer.s get depressed a year. Why do people get depressed? (ask, write down answers) ? Overwhelmed ? Stress ? Highly Critical Thinking ? Family History ? NOT GETTING NEEDS MET Basic Psychological Needs. ? Imperfect World. ? Needs Deprivation. [ Anger ? Unhealthy ways of getting needs met. - [ Depression ? Pain gets buried. ? Pain reappears as anger or depression. ? Vicious Cycle people get locked into trying to get needs met. Draw Picture Who has known someone that is depressed? How could you tell? (Write symptoms down) What are the signs of depression? How can you tell if someone is depressed? ? Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood ? Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism ? Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness ? Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex ? Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down" ? Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions ? Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping ? Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain ? Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts ? Restlessness, irritability ? Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain What can you do to help someone with depression? ? Children ? Young Adults ? Spouses/Friends ? Older Adults ? How to help others/yourself get needs met...