Mary Water`s Project on Depression

Depression is a Illness and not a disease,depression can happen to anyone and at anytime but serious depression only develop over a longer period of two weeks.Depression is treatable but it can become long term illness lasting for weeks,months and even years,If not treated when first discovered.The symptom of depression is sometimes very noticeable the depressed person is always moody lives in a very negative world and has anger outbursts at anytime of the day the person isolates himself from the world and people.He/Her is always tired has no energy and wants to sleep most of the time.A drop in weight and loss in appetite are probably also a good indication that the person is severely depressed,most people that fall depressed are treated for depression.When you notice the first sign of depression you need seek professional help ASAP.Treating Depression is curable places you can go to to treat depression is to your local house doctor were he will put you onto treatment like tablets.Another option for treating depression
is going to a physiologist to talk to him or her about the problem then from their onwards the physiologist to diagnose problem and recommend treatment

1.JEANETTE WILLIAMS

2.NOLUSINDISO YAKENI
1.What Is Depression
DEPRESSION IS A FEELING LIKE SICK,SAD OR UNHAPPY THESE ARE THE FEELING THAT THE OTHERS FEEL

2.WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
SERIOUS ILLNESSES
ALCOHOLIC ABUSE
ABUSE

3.WHO IS LIKELY TO GET DEPRESSION
PEOPLE IN THE MIDDLE AGE OF 40 YEARS WHO HAVE PRESSURE,STRESS WHO HAS HER/HES OWN HOME AND CHILDREN

4.WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
FEELIN

GROUP NAMES:

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khanyisa yoli
siyamthanda bangushe





1.what is depression?
-feeling sad or what we may call "depressed"happens to all of us.the sensation usually passes after a while.

2.what are the causes of depression?
- most likely, depression is caused by a combination of genetic,biological,environmental and psychological factors.

3.who is likely to get depression?
teens with difficult-to-treat depression who do not respond to a first antidepressant medication are more likely to get well if they switch to another antidepressant medication.

4.what are the symptoms of depression?
body movements may be slower than they used to be.problems with focusing,the persons concentration span reduced.

5.how can we prevent depression?
proper diet,exercise and taking time out for fun and relaxation may work together to prevent a depressed mood.

6.write ways of fighting depression?
A.exercise
B.nurture yourself with good nutrition
C.express yourself

1.ANELISA PINI
2.LUCINDA BOUWER
3.NOLUSINDISO YAKENI
4JEANETTE WILLIAMS
1.What is depression
Depression is someone that is feeling sad,upset or doesn't want to speak to anyone.The sensation usually passes after a few days,weeks,months or even years.However a person with a depressive disorder clinical depression find that their state interferes with his daily life

2.What are the causes of depression
People are still not sure depression.Some people say depression is caused by a combination of the factors,such as the person with experience and psychological factors like loss of family member or love one, thinking negative things e.g that you will not make it maybe to the exams etc

3Who is likely to get depression?
person who always fail in life can get depression, person who worries too much, and a person who is in dire need of something etc

4.What are the symptoms of depression?
Symptoms of depression can be: drinking too much alcohol ,dependence on drugs. etc

5. How can you prevent depression?

By talking to someone, a care-giver or family member; by writing your feelings on a journal book; Taking a long walk or a run perhaps for 30 minutes and also eating healthy food.




6.Ways of fighting depression
The ways of fighting is for you to exercise at least 15 to 30 minutes by taking a long walk,bike or dancing
Nature yourself

It is important that teachers as well as parents understand about depression signs and symptoms,because the situation can be suicidal. The symptoms ranges from, Feeling down, Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, Loss of interest in daily activities, Loss of interest in daily activities.

what is depression ?
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can be negative effect on a persons thoughts behavior,feelings,world view and physical well being.

What are the causes of depression ?
There are a number of factors that may increase the chance of depression,including the following abuse,certain medications,conflict,death or a loss genetics, major events and events and other personal problems

Who is likely to to get depression ?
Teens are more likely to get depression

What are the symptoms of depression ?
*sitting alone
*sadness
*emptiness
*interfering with your ability to work,eat,sleep and have fun

How can we prevent depression ?
depression may not be preventable thats because depression may be triggered by chemical malfunctioning in the brain however the latest medical studies confirm that good health and the diet and hanging around good people

Write ways of fighting depression ?
1.Exercise
2.nature yourself good nutrition
3.identify troubles but do not dwell on them
4.express yourself
5.look on the bright side

What is depression?

Feeling sad,stressed or unloved or not taken seriously or maybe feeling lonely which you lock in the feeling which leads to depression the sensation usually passes after talking to someone .

What are the causes of depression ?

Abuse
vulrable to depression postmatum to depression after baby is born
suicide

Who is likely to get depression ?

Old stressed women and men

What are the symptoms of depression?

Being moody
Loss of energy
Feeling of worthless or guilt
Loss of concentraintion
Sleeping almost everyday
Thoughts of death or suicide
Sense of restlessness
Weight loss or weight gain

How can we prevent depression ?

Not holding on to something and talking to people always helps

Ways to fight depression

Exercising
Nurfature
Identify troubles
Express yourself
Always look at the bright side

1. ASANDA SONANDZI

2. APHELELE NQUMA

3. MAMOKETE BOOI

1.WHAT IS DEPRESSION?
Depression maybe describe as a feeling of saddness,unhappiness,miserable or down.Most of us feel this way at one time another for periods true clinic.Depression is mood disorder in which feelings of.

2.WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION?
Abuse
Death or a loss
Serious illnesses
Certain medication
Conflict

3.WHO IS LIKELY TO GET DEPRESSION?
Women more than men are likely to get depression. Depression in middle-aged women has doubled in 40 years because of the pressures of balancing work and children, a major European study has found.

4.HOW CAN WE PREVENT DEPRESSION?
Although depression is a highly treatable condition, some forms of depression may not be preventable. That's because depression may be triggered by a chemical malfunctioning in the brain. However, the latest medical studies confirm that depression may often be alleviated or sometimes prevented with good health habits.

5.WRITE WAYS OF FIGHTING DEPRESSION.
Spend time with sympathetic friends and relatives, and talk to them about your feelings. Talking to others about our feelings helps us to understand them better; to put them into their proper perspective; and to obtain much needed advice, support, and warmth. Tell your friends and relatives that you need their help, and don’t feel bad about accepting it. If you don't feel comfortable speaking to friends and relatives, or are unable to do so, you can phone a helpline instead.

6.WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION?

• Persistent sadness or low mood
• Thoughts and feelings of worthlessness
• Feelings of self hatred
• A feeling of hopelessness
• A feeling of helplessness
• Feeling like crying
• A feeling of guilt
• Irritability - even trivial things become annoying
• Angry outbursts
• Intolerance towards others
• Persistent doubting - finding it very hard to decide on things
• Finding it impossible to enjoy life
• Thoughts of self harm
• Thoughts of suicide
• Persistent worry

Mary Waters learners worked together in groups to discuss what the knew what depression was different Symptoms and how to treat the Symptoms.

(1) What is depression? depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can have a negative effect on a person's thoughts,behaviour,feelings,world view and physical well-being. depressed people may feel sad,anxious,empty,hopeless,worried,helpless,worthless,quilty,irritable,hurt or restless.

(2)what are the caurses?
abuse,certain medications,conflict,death or loss,genetics,major events,other personal problems,serious illness and substance abuse.

(3)Who is likely to grt depression?
white teens are more likely to get depression.

(4)What are the symptoms of depression?

What is depression?

Depression is a sad feeling which develops whilst loosing a family member or a friend you adored
Mostly it happens to people that stress alot e.g kids,death or being lonely...

What are the causes of depression?

Being lonely
Thinking alot
Loosing a relatives
Growing up in a abusive background etc

Who is likely to get depression?

Teenagers
Mostly people who come from a abusive relationship
Parents

What are the symptoms of depression?

Sleeping alot
Being lazy
Being moody
Eating alot

How can we prevent depression?

Meeting new people
Exercising
Going out more often
Watching movies

Ways of fighting depression.

Not stressing