Pozole Mexicano

Depression Reading Guide

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1. Open the PDF called Depression from moodle.
2. Answer the quiz about depression on pg. 1 here:
a.Depression is best described as:
• An illness involving chemiclas in the brain.
a. Which of the following are likely symptoms of depression?
• Both A and C
b. How long do the symptomsneed to last without a break before someone can be diagnosed with depression?
• 2 weeks
c. Which one of the following statements is true?
• Sometimes depression doesn’t have any obviouscause
d. Which of the following are proven treatment(s) for depression in teens?
• Both B and C
3. The correct answers are on the side. What was your score?
• 5/5
4. Who were somefamous Americans who suffered from depression?
• Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, Marilyn Monroe, and Ernest Hemingway.
5. Google famous Mexicans who suffered from depressionand write down who you find.
• Galiliea Montijo, Anahi, and Ariadne Diaz
6. T/F Girls are more likely to suffer from depression than boys.
• True.
7. What are five symptoms ofdepression?
• Persistent feeling of being down in the dumps, depressed, or sad.
• Feeling anxious, tense, uneasy or unable to relax.
• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.
• Loss ofappetite or eating too much, weight loss or weight gain.
• Loss of interest in friends or previously enjoyed activities.
8. What are 3 stressors depression has been linked to?
•Parent-child conflict.
• Legal or disciplinary problems.
• Problems in peer or romantic relationships.
• Being bullied or bullying.
9. How many teenagers who struggle with depression gethelp?
• 1 out of 3
10. What is the purpose of medications for depression?
• Reset the brain chemistry back to the way it ‘s supposed to be.
FAQ:
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