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March 15, 2017. Entry task: what do you know about depression? Target: Identify signs and symptoms of depression. Students will:. Define reasons for importance of learning about stress and depression

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March 15, 2017

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  1. March 15, 2017 • Entry task: what do you know about depression? • Target: Identify signs and symptoms of depression

  2. Students will: • Define reasons for importance of learning about stress and depression • Be able to define what stress and depression are and how teens experience stress and depression • Identify effective treatments for depression • Identify healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress and depression • Identify resources for help

  3. Describe how laughter can reduce your stress. Target- Understanding teen depression- causes, signs, symptoms and treatment options.

  4. STRESS What is it??

  5. Stress: What is it? • The way your mind and body react to changes, challenges and threats • Stress is normal • Not all stress is bad Eustress • When ordinary stress becomes toomuch = Distress slide#1

  6. Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Coping

  7. Healthy & Unhealthy Coping Examples of healthy coping: • Listening to soothing music • Exercising Examples of unhealthy coping: • Using drugs or alcohol • smoking • Beating up on your sibling slide#2

  8. Depression – What is it? • Feelings of sadness, hopelessness& despair that persist and interferewith academics, work performanceor interpersonal relationships slide#3

  9. Depression: What is it?

  10. Adolescent Depression:The Signs • Irritability • Overreaction to criticism • Problems with authority • Persistent feelings of sadness • A drop in school performance • Indecision, lack of concentration • Poor self-esteem • Frequent physical complaints slide#4

  11. Treatment for Depression Brief Counseling Psychotherapy Medication slide#5

  12. Resources • School counselor • Crisis telephone hotlines: - 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) - 1-866-4-U-Trevor (GLBT hotline – 1-866-488-7386) • Parents • Clergy • Coaches, teachers, youth leaders • Physicians, pediatricians, other health care providers • Psychiatrists, psychologists, other mental health counselors slide#6

  13. More than Sad- Video on Teen Depression When the video is finished, work in groups to complete the Depression worksheet.

  14. October 4, 2016 • Entry Task: • Identify 2 warning signs of depression • Today’s Target: • Understanding Teen depression and suicide

  15. Students will: • Define what suicidal behaviors are • Identify the facts versus the myths associated with suicide • Learn the causes of suicide behavior and identify what the warning signs are for teens at risk of suicide • Review resources for help

  16. Suicidal Behaviors • Having Thoughts • Making Attempts • Death Complete the Facts/Myths about suicide worksheet. slide#7

  17. Facts and Myths about Suicide 1. If my friend talked about killing herself, even jokingly, she could really mean it and might commit suicide. ANSWER: True 2. Once a teen attempts suicide, he/she has a higherrisk for attempting again. ANSWER: True 3. Teens who use drugs or alcohol are not at a greaterrisk for committing suicide. ANSWER: False slide#8

  18. Facts and Myths about Suicide 4. If you ask a troubled friend if he/she is suicidal,you will be planting the idea in his/her head. ANSWER: False 5. Reckless driving or doing dangerous things thatcould lead to death might be a sign that a teen ishaving thoughts of suicide or is unclear whetherthey want to live. ANSWER: True • Suicide is the third most common cause of deathamong adolescents and young adults in the U.S. ANSWER: True slide#9

  19. Facts and Myths about Suicide • Over 30% of GLB (gay, lesbian, bisexual) youth attempt suicide. ANSWER: True 8. There are no warning signs before a suicide takes place. ANSWER: False 9. Once a teen is suicidal, he/she is suicidal forever. ANSWER: False slide#10

  20. The Point Is: • Youth suicide is a major problem in Washington State • Talking about suicide may help to save a life slide#11

  21. Underlying Causesof Suicidal Behavior Mental Health Problem Abuse/Bullying Alcohol/Drug Problem slide#12

  22. Possible Triggersof Suicidal Behavior Relationship Problems - Conflicts - Break-ups - Pregnancy SchoolProblems - Failing Grades - Suspension - Pressures FamilyStressors - Death - Divorce - Fights - Finances slide#13

  23. The Point Is: • LOSS is a common theme: loss of a boyfriend/girlfriend; pet • There are usually many causes • You need to ask them simply how they are dealing with the loss • Teens already dealing with the underlying causes of suicide are more likely to respond to loss in unhealthy or dangerous ways slide#14

  24. Warning Signs?

  25. Warning Signs • Suicide-Risk Behaviors • Past attempts • Talking about suicide, making plans • Preoccupation with death • Depression • Moody, down • Feeling hopeless, withdrawing • ­Drug Use • Things that ­Risk • Easy access to guns • Impulsiveness • No one to talk to slide#15

  26. What is NOT Helpful • Ignoring or dismissing the issue - “Oh, let’s talk about something else.” - “You’ll meet another girl and forget this one; you’re a great guy.” • Acting shocked or embarrassed - “You aren’t REALLY thinking of suicide, are you?” • Challenging or debating - “So go ahead; see if things really DO get better.” - “Don’t you know that it is wrong to kill yourself?” • Giving harmful advice - “Let’s go get drunk and forget about all our problems.” slide#17

  27. What IS Helpful • Show You Care - Listen carefully - “I’m concerned about you . . . about how you feel.” • Ask the Question - Be direct but caring & non-confrontational - “Are you thinking about suicide?” • Get Help - Do not leave him/her alone - “You’re not alone. Let me help you.” slide#18

  28. Resources • School counselor- Ms. Christie, Mr. O’Laughlin & Mrs. Campbell, Valli Rebsumen (Military Counselor) • School Nurse- Mrs. Kemp, Mrs. Harper • Crisis telephone hotlines: - 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) - 1-866-4-U-Trevor (GLBT hotline – 1-866-488-7386) • Parents • Clergy • Coaches, teachers, youth leaders • Physicians, pediatricians, other health care providers • Psychiatrists, psychologists, other mental health counselors slide#19

  29. Free Health Care for students • See your Counselor for more information

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