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DEPRESSION

Asst. Prof. Ayşenur Buyuk


P R E S E N T A T I O N
DEFINITION OF
DEPRESSION
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a
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persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

D E P R E S S I O N
Also called major depressive disorder or clinical
depression, it affects how you feel, think and
behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and
physical problems.
. SYMPTOMS OF
DEPRESSION

P R E S E N T A T I O N
• Depressed mood • Changes in
most of the day, sleeping
nearly every day patterns

• Markedly • Loss of energy or


.
diminished increased 3
interest or fatigue
pleasure in
. activities most of

D E P R E S S I O N
the day, nearly • Restlessness or
. every day
. irritability

• Changes in • Feelings of
appetite that anxiety
result in weight
losses or gains
unrelated to
dieting
.
HOW TO COPE WITH

P R E S E N T A T I O N
DEPRESSION

SEEKİNG 4

STAY IN BEING MORE HELP FOR


TOUCH ACTIVE DEPRESSİON

D E P R E S S I O N
Socialising can improve the To exercise. There is evidence Getting help if still feeling
mood. Keeping in touch with that exercise can help elevate down or depressed after a
friends and family means that mood. Walking for 20 minutes couple of weeks.
the depressed person has every day is beneficial. Treatments for depression
someone to talk to when feel include psychological therapies
low. and antidepressants.
P R E S E N T A T I O N
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
SADNESS AND DEPRESSION

SADNESS DEPRESSION 5
A typical human emotion A medical mental illness

D E P R E S S I O N
Typically happens in response to an event Happens because of a life event, genetics or a mix of the two
Allows people to go about their Daily Gets in the way of work, relationships and Daily life
activities
Goes away with Professional treatment, like therapy and/or
Goes away with time and healthy lifestyle medication
choices
ARTICLE 1:

P R E S E N T A T I O N
DEPRESSION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (FOR
TEENS) - NEMOURS KIDSHEALTH
(TEENSHEALTH.ORG)

HANDOUT FOR ARTICLE 1:


HANDOUT: DEPRESSION (GRADES 9 TO 12)
(KIDSHEALTH.ORG)
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ARTICLE 2:

D E P R E S S I O N
5 WAYS TO HELP YOURSELF THROUGH
DEPRESSION (FOR TEENS) - NEMOURS
KIDSHEALTH (TEENSHEALTH.ORG)

ASSIGNMENT DUE NEXT LESSON:


QUIZ: DEPRESSION (GRADES 9 TO 12)
(KIDSHEALTH.ORG)
P R E S E N T A T I O N D E P R E S S I O N
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