Elementary SOS Presentation

[Audio] Depression and Suicide Awareness SOME THINGS SHOULD BE SHARED..

[Audio] Let's talk for a moment about Depression.

[Audio] True or False? Depression is more than just "feeling sad"..

[Audio] True Feeling depressed means you might feel some or all of these things: □Depressed mood □Feeling tired all the time □Often feeling sad or lonely □Eating too much or not eating at all □Feeling like you are not good enough □Sleeping to much or not sleeping at all □Hard time focusing on school work and activities □Talking negatively about yourself or not liking yourself □Not being interested in doing the things you usually like to do □Not wanting to be around friends or family, wanting to be alone.

[Audio] True or False? Kids don't suffer from "real" depression..

[Audio] False While it is normal for kids to be moody, depression can affect anyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity or economic group..

[Audio] True or False? Kids who say they are depressed are "weak" and "just need to pull themselves together". There's nothing anyone else can do to help..

[Audio] False Depression is not a weakness; it can be a serious problem. Both young people and adults who are depressed sometimes need professional help. A trained professional can help them learn more positive ways to think about themselves, change behaviors, cope with problems or handle relationships. A doctor can prescribe medications to help cope with the feelings of depression. For many people, a combination of counseling and medication is helpful..

[Audio] True or False? Talking about feeling depressed or sad may give someone negative ideas..

[Audio] False You don't give a person negative ideas by talking about depression. The opposite is true. Bringing up the subject of depression and discussing it openly is one of the most helpful things you can do..