Depression

Compared to sadness, depression ...

• is more common

• lasts longer

• has fewer symptoms

• is easier to recognize

What is TRUE about the symptoms of depression?

• They are the same from person to person.

• They are emotional, not physical.

• They are tied to specific experiences.

• Different people may experience different symptoms.

What is FALSE about depression?

• Depression makes you feel bad about yourself.

• Depression can suck the joy out of the things you love.

• Depression makes a person dangerous.

• Depression is very common.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

False information about depression can ...

• isolate (separate) depressed people from their friends and loved ones.

• relieve (sooth) the symptoms of depression

• encourage depressed people to find help

• educate (teach) others about depression.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

what do depression and the flu have in common?

• Both are mood disorders.

• Both affect the same body parts.

• Both have similar symptoms.

• Both can be treated.

How common is depression?

• Very rare - almost no one get it.

• Rare - few people get it.

• Uncommon - some people get it, but not a lot.

• Very common - many people get it.

J.K. Rowling's struggle with depression shows that

• Most famous people suffer from depression.

• People with depression can have a happy and successful life.

• Depression usually effects older people.

• Depression goes away suddenly on its own.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A person is more likely to get depression if ...

• they have a parent or parents with depression.

• they have a friend with depression.

• they don't have any serious illnesses.

• they don't have a stressful life.

Which of the following can be used to treat depression?

• Taking prescribed medication

• Talking to a mental health professional (expert).

• Getting regular exercise

• All of them.

What can depression do to people? Select ALL the correct answers.

• Depression can make people have unhealthy habits.

• Depression can make people think of harming themselves.

• Depression can interfere with your ability to focus on your studies or job.

• Depression can make people happy.