Depression

-winter of life

Present TING PAN JIA ZHUANG XIAOXIN GUO YUN TU

Are you depressed?

Dr.David D.Burns, therapist
from University of Pennsylvania developed a Burns Depression Checklist for people Self-testing.

Sadness: Have you been feeling sad or down in the dumps? Discouragement: Does the future look bleak or hopeless? Low self-esteem: Do you feel worthless or think of yourself as a loser? Inferiority: Do you feel inadequate or inferior to others? Guilt: Do you get self-critical and blame yourself?

0-not at all 1-somewhat 2-moderately 3-a lot

Indecisiveness:Is it hard to make

0-not at all decisions?1-somewhat 2-moderately 3-a lot

Irritability and frustration:Have you been feeling angry or resentful? Loss of interest in life:Have you lost interest in your career, hobbies, family or friends? Loss of motivation:Do you feel overwhelmed and have to push yourself hard to do things? Poor self-image:Do you think youre looking old or unattractive?

Appetite changes:Have you lost your appetite? Or,do you overeat compulsively? Sleep changes:Is it hard to get a good nights sleep?Are you tired and sleeping too much? 0-not at all

Loss of libido:Have you lost your interest in sex?

Hypochondriasis:Do you worry a lot about your health?

1-somewhat 2-moderately 3-a lot

Suicidal impulses:Do you think life is not worth living or think youd be better off dead?

Now~ ADD the points together

0-4 Congratulation, you are just fine.
5-10 Occasional depression

11-20 Mild depression

21-30 Moderate depression 31-45 severe depression and need immediate treatment!!!!!!

what is depression?
Depression is a common mental disease.

It is a state of low mood and aversion to

activity that can affect a persons thoughts, behavior and sense of well-being.

Depression becomes more and more common in modern society.

Depression affects nearly 15 million adults in the U.S.

About 20% teenages will experience depression before

they reach adulthoods. The incidence of depression among people is 17%.

Almost 80% suicide caused by depression.

English Comic actor Rowan Atkinson, known as Mr. Bean was also suffering from depression.

Ernest Hemingway, the winner of Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954, committed suicide because of severe depression.

The incidence is different among different jobs

57% 31%

29.6%

What are the signs and symptoms of depression?

Depression varies from person to person, but there are some common signs and symptoms. The more symptoms you have, the stronger they are, and the longer theyve lastedthe more likely it is that youre dealing with depression. When these symptoms are overwhelming and disabling, that's when it's time to seek help.

The causes of the depression.

Depression - Understand the causes, Recognize the Signs

Signs and symptoms of depression include:

Feelings of helplessness and
hopelessness. Loss of interest in daily activities. Appetite or weight changes. Sleep changes. Anger or irritability. Loss of energy.

Self-loathing.

what to do
-if you have friends suffering from depression?

-if you are experiencing depression?

understand depressed friends

-depression is a serious condition

-hiding the problem wont make it go away!

when you are suffering from severe depression... It does not mean you are weak or you cant change!

1 Dont try to tough it out. 2 Do talk to friend who you trust and willing to listen. 3 Take care of you body. 4 Make an appointment with a doctor or a therapist.

if you believe someone is at a immediate risk of suicide...

dial 911

call national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK

Work Cited
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