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Depression
Signs - sleeping more os less -eating mor or less -difficulty concentrating -loss of interest in activities
Causes -specific, distressing life events -biochemical imbalance in brain -psychological factors, like a negative or pessimistic view of life
Definition of Depression: A mental state characterized by a pessimistic sence of inadequancy and a despondent lack of activity.
Symptoms -loss of significaant others -threat to biological integrity -change in environment -change in socioecoomic status.
How Common is Depression It's one of the most common disability in the world. One Hundred Million people around the world suffer from depression
Treatments -medication -sychological counsellin -support from family and friends -support from self-help groups
-•6.5% of women have a major depressive disorder -•3.3% of men have a major depressive disorder -•6.7 million women have a major depressive disorder -•3.2 million men have a major depressive disorder
How to help a friend -Be there for them -try to convince them to get help -tell them to let their parents know
Phone Numbers Gerstein Crisis Center (416-929-5200) Survivor support programme(416-595-1716) Distress Centre(416-408-4357
Done By Dez . A
JAN,07/2011
