Depression is just feeling a bit sad from time to time T/F Explain
False More intense, over long periods of time
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Apart from a low mood, what is one other symptom a depressed teen might experience?
fatigue, worthlessness, guilt, indeciciveness
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A friend no longer seems to get pleasure from the activities they used to enjoy. Is this a possible warning sign for depression?
yes
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Name one place you could get help if you were concerned about yourself or someone else?
teachers, counsellors, family, beyond blue, help lines/websites
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Ollie just got dumped 2 days ago. he is probably experiencing depression now. T/F why?
False - sadness is different, Ollie is understandably upset but there is a clear cause
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Your mate is always cracking jokes in class and stuff. there's no way he could be suffering from depression. T/F explain
False - people can be really good at covering up
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From a clinical perspective, someone whose ability to deal with normal life is affected for more than ____ weeks is potentially experiencing depression
two
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Name two things that teens experiencing low mood can do to improve their mood
talk to someone, excercise, good sleep, music, cry, wait, create
