By CM
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Cause for Depression
Depression is a condition that effects one's moods and emotions. This disorder cannot be controlled. However, through counseling, be it group or by an individual psychologist, and sometimes medication, it can be treated. There are many factors that may cause depression in a person's life. For teens, many of these factors join together to create this disorder. Traumatic events like a change in one's home life, or the loss of a friend or family member can be the causes for depression. Any event that causes distress on one's emotions can trigger this disorder. Another cause for depression is the circumstances that the teen is living through. If the home life of a teen is not right, depression can occur. Often, teens who are depressed are living in an abusive home, poverty, or a home full of alcohol or substance abuse. Depression is also known to be an illness that runs through families. It can be genetic and passed on from parent to child. The disorder can occur because of other disorders, and when the teen is taking part in substance, and drug abuse.
Depression comes in two common forms, Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymic Disorder. Major Depressive Disorder is recognized and known to impede with a person's work, sleep, eating patterns, and hobbies. Major Depression, the common name for this form, prevents a person's normal functioning. Often, this form of depression is recurring in one's lifetime. the second form of depression, Dysthymic depression, is also known as dysthymia. It is a long-term disorder that will last for two years or longer. This form does not disable a person, but it is able to interfere with a person's well-being and normal functioning.
One would be able to recognize a person with depression, by knowing the symptoms. In teen depression, often the child will excessively sleep. They become withdrawn and lose motivation in their work, interest in their hobbies. The teen will either avoid eating, or overeat. They complain for aches and pains, and have a loss in memory. They become rebellious and promiscuous, and often use alcohol or drugs. Based on these symptoms, over 50 percent of children between the ages of 12 to 17 years old have or have had depression and its symptoms. Depression effects many people, and by recognizing its symptoms, one can assist the person find help for their disorder.
By VG
Depression comes in two common forms, Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymic Disorder. Major Depressive Disorder is recognized and known to impede with a person's work, sleep, eating patterns, and hobbies. Major Depression, the common name for this form, prevents a person's normal functioning. Often, this form of depression is recurring in one's lifetime. the second form of depression, Dysthymic depression, is also known as dysthymia. It is a long-term disorder that will last for two years or longer. This form does not disable a person, but it is able to interfere with a person's well-being and normal functioning.
One would be able to recognize a person with depression, by knowing the symptoms. In teen depression, often the child will excessively sleep. They become withdrawn and lose motivation in their work, interest in their hobbies. The teen will either avoid eating, or overeat. They complain for aches and pains, and have a loss in memory. They become rebellious and promiscuous, and often use alcohol or drugs. Based on these symptoms, over 50 percent of children between the ages of 12 to 17 years old have or have had depression and its symptoms. Depression effects many people, and by recognizing its symptoms, one can assist the person find help for their disorder.
By VG
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Counseling
Depression is serious and often goes untreated in children and teens. Symptoms might be overlooked or minimized as part of growing up or something that will pass with time. In this blog we will look at how teens can receive help for their symptoms. Depression is treatable.
Children and teen depression therapy is effective in helping children and adolescents overcome the symptoms of depression. With counseling, children and teens soon learn that their feelings can change. There is hope for their future. Life can and will get better. They discover that there are some things they can do to better cope with their problems. The can talk about their pain, frustration, fears, and anger. They learn that they are not alone. Getting help for depression early can help prevent future problems and foster healthy growth and development.
The best way to receive the treatment needed for Suicide and Depression isn’t only found just through counseling. There is the religious and spiritual way of taking care of these symptoms. By going to church, praying to God, and living the life that Christ teaches us to live will help us get through those rough times. I believe that this is the main way of dealing with ANY type of symptoms not just suicide and depression. By asking God to guide us and help us, he will be there by our side to comfort and teach us the correct paths to choose.
By CD
Children and teen depression therapy is effective in helping children and adolescents overcome the symptoms of depression. With counseling, children and teens soon learn that their feelings can change. There is hope for their future. Life can and will get better. They discover that there are some things they can do to better cope with their problems. The can talk about their pain, frustration, fears, and anger. They learn that they are not alone. Getting help for depression early can help prevent future problems and foster healthy growth and development.
The best way to receive the treatment needed for Suicide and Depression isn’t only found just through counseling. There is the religious and spiritual way of taking care of these symptoms. By going to church, praying to God, and living the life that Christ teaches us to live will help us get through those rough times. I believe that this is the main way of dealing with ANY type of symptoms not just suicide and depression. By asking God to guide us and help us, he will be there by our side to comfort and teach us the correct paths to choose.
By CD
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Medical Treatment for Depression
There are ways to treat depression, one of which is through the use of medical treatment. With proper medical care you can get medicine to help deal with and treat depression. There are many different types of medicine that can be taken, such as Prozac and Zoloft. Each type treats depression in a similar manner, changing the balance of certain chemicals in certain parts of the body. They do have great effects, though most also have harmful effects too. The Catholic Church doesn't condemn antidepressants, though it does frown upon abuse of medication, believing that all help ultimately comes from God and He would want us to get help.
These antidepressant medications have good benefits, improving emotions, such as happiness. They help relieve feelings of sadness and loneliness, improving some one's attitude. By taking the antidepressants, the person's mood is elevated. In addition, they can help people with depression be more outward acting and interact with people, which is especially helpful for children and adolescents. People can have normal lives; going to work or school and being with other people.
Though, with the good benefits, comes some bad side effects. These include both physical and emotional pain and bad actions. Some medicines, such as Elvail or Surmontil, cause: dry mouth, blurred vision, sleepiness, muscle twitching, and increased heart rate, to name a few. Others, such as Prozac and Zoloft, may cause: sexual problems, dizziness, nausea, and insomnia. Most of these tell you to seek medical care immediately when experiencing these effects. Still, others may actually increase suicidal thinking in children and adolescents who already suffer from depression. in addition, they change the way a person behaves and acts, making them not be themselves.
By CM
These antidepressant medications have good benefits, improving emotions, such as happiness. They help relieve feelings of sadness and loneliness, improving some one's attitude. By taking the antidepressants, the person's mood is elevated. In addition, they can help people with depression be more outward acting and interact with people, which is especially helpful for children and adolescents. People can have normal lives; going to work or school and being with other people.
Though, with the good benefits, comes some bad side effects. These include both physical and emotional pain and bad actions. Some medicines, such as Elvail or Surmontil, cause: dry mouth, blurred vision, sleepiness, muscle twitching, and increased heart rate, to name a few. Others, such as Prozac and Zoloft, may cause: sexual problems, dizziness, nausea, and insomnia. Most of these tell you to seek medical care immediately when experiencing these effects. Still, others may actually increase suicidal thinking in children and adolescents who already suffer from depression. in addition, they change the way a person behaves and acts, making them not be themselves.
By CM
Intro
This blog was started by a group of students to stir up conversation about teen suicide and depression. It is one of the greatest topics teens are dealing with today. Some people may not be familiar with the topic so we are here to dicuss alittle more about it. We will looking into causes for depression and suice, organizations that promote healthier lives for those who are depressed, medicine for those in need, and alittle more information about counseling
Cause for suicide
Suicide is the intentional taking of ones life. Each year, thousands of American teenagers take their lives, through the huge problem of suicide. Among the 15-24 year olds in America, it is the third cause of death. It is also the sixth leading cause of death for the children in the age group of 5-14 years old. With these statistics, the number of teenage death by suicide adds up to nearly 5,000 people each year. Male teens are four times more common in death by suicide. however, Female teens are also four times more frequent to attempt a suicide.
Suicide and attempts at suicide are triggered by several reasons. Teens are often overtaken by stress, and other problems. They have their self-doubts in their decisions and choices, and feel constant pressure by their friends and other peers. Also, teens can feel defeated by their fears in life, and by troubles in their home life, friendships, and relationships. Troubles that exist in their home life may be a move to another house, a new member in the family, or the death of a loved one. Depression may be the product of all of these problems. Whatever the reason, teens will feel so consumed by these problems that taking their life seems as though it were the only escape and answer.
Recognizing that a teenager has thoughts of a possible suicide attempt may be possible, as long as one has the ability to notice these signs. The teen may lose their normal appetite, and sleeping patterns. He or she will also avoid their friends, family and hobbies. His or her behaviors and attitude with drastically change, whether it be in schoolwork, emotions, or just their personality.Also, the teen will feel as though he or she is rejected, and have a constant attitude of hopelessness. Another common sign is that the child will become violent and abuse alcohol and drugs. Before a suicide a attempt, teens often give away important possessions, things that hold sentimental importance and value. Hopefully, after learning these signs, you will be able to recognize if a friend has thoughts of suicide, and you can find him or her help and support.
By VG
Suicide and attempts at suicide are triggered by several reasons. Teens are often overtaken by stress, and other problems. They have their self-doubts in their decisions and choices, and feel constant pressure by their friends and other peers. Also, teens can feel defeated by their fears in life, and by troubles in their home life, friendships, and relationships. Troubles that exist in their home life may be a move to another house, a new member in the family, or the death of a loved one. Depression may be the product of all of these problems. Whatever the reason, teens will feel so consumed by these problems that taking their life seems as though it were the only escape and answer.
Recognizing that a teenager has thoughts of a possible suicide attempt may be possible, as long as one has the ability to notice these signs. The teen may lose their normal appetite, and sleeping patterns. He or she will also avoid their friends, family and hobbies. His or her behaviors and attitude with drastically change, whether it be in schoolwork, emotions, or just their personality.Also, the teen will feel as though he or she is rejected, and have a constant attitude of hopelessness. Another common sign is that the child will become violent and abuse alcohol and drugs. Before a suicide a attempt, teens often give away important possessions, things that hold sentimental importance and value. Hopefully, after learning these signs, you will be able to recognize if a friend has thoughts of suicide, and you can find him or her help and support.
By VG
TWLOHA
A few years there was a girl who was terribly depressed. She carved f*** up on her arm. This was due to depression she felt because of the life around her. She found an outlet with cutting, one outlet that led down to a sad future. One day a group of friends took marker and wrote love ontop of the scares. That is how the group To Write Love On Her Arms started.
This organization, started by teens, works to fight depression and the side effects such as suicide. Most teens have no where to go when dealing with depression, atleast that is how they feel. twloha gives teens someone to talk to because of the way they reach out. The group organizes events and shows such as concerts where teens can go and congregate with those fighting the same problems as they.They began selling shirts with a logo Twloha to help pay for treatment of the girl who felt had nothing left. They now work to raise funds to help all those who are in need. They have blogs for people to talk to and as stated before they reach out at different events. They are taking the steps to help others in need
Depression is getting worse and worse everyday and it is mostly teens who are being effected. The biggest problem is that they feel they have no where to turn too. This organization gives those teens that person to talk to.
By JM
This organization, started by teens, works to fight depression and the side effects such as suicide. Most teens have no where to go when dealing with depression, atleast that is how they feel. twloha gives teens someone to talk to because of the way they reach out. The group organizes events and shows such as concerts where teens can go and congregate with those fighting the same problems as they.They began selling shirts with a logo Twloha to help pay for treatment of the girl who felt had nothing left. They now work to raise funds to help all those who are in need. They have blogs for people to talk to and as stated before they reach out at different events. They are taking the steps to help others in need
Depression is getting worse and worse everyday and it is mostly teens who are being effected. The biggest problem is that they feel they have no where to turn too. This organization gives those teens that person to talk to.
By JM
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