Depression & Suicide Warning Signs
- Regular despondent mood or loss of interest in activities
- Despondent means "in low spirits or loss of hope"
- Makes daily life challenging.
Depression
Causes of Depression
Causes
- Loss, abuse,
- genetics,
- unfulfilled expectations,
- going against your values...
More Causes
More
- major life events (moving, graduation, marriage, pregnancy)
- drugs, hormones, medication...
Even More
- loss of health,
- stress,
- bullying,
- money
Morer
Dealing with Depression
Coping
- Help others,
- increase your health habits,
- exercise,
- listen to happy/calming music,
- get help (counseling/medication),
- talk to a good friend/loved one
Warning Signs of Depression
& Suicide
Warnings
- Can’t do daily responsibilities,
- withdrawal from usual activities,
- talks about death/dying,
- drop in grades,
- increase drug use,
- major loss,
- reckless behavior,
- crying multiple times daily,
- gives away valuable possessions
Things to Do to Help Someone Who Might be Suicidal
- Ask questions,
- listen to them,
- show that you care,
- TELL SOMEONE
- call 911
- or the Careline (452-help)
Things to Do
Things to Not Do if Someone's Suicidal
- don’t freak out,
- don’t put them down or spread rumors,
- don’t keep it a secret,
- don’t try to handle it alone
Don't Do