True or False: I feel sad. I did not eat breakfast. I did not eat lunch. I do not want to eat dinner, either. I just want to lay in my bed. I might have depression.
True. Some people with depression do not eat enough food. Unhealthy choices make depression worse. This person might need help.
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True or False: It's okay to feel sad or mad sometimes.
True. All feelings are normal. If negative emotions last too long, then you might need help.
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True or False: If I am sad or mad for a long time, I might have depression. Depression is a sickness.
True. Depression can be treated with community helpers like doctors and counselors.
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True or False: If someone is feeling so sad that they might hurt themselves, you can call for help.
True. This might be an emergency. You can tell someone in your Circle of Support. There are also phone numbers to call to talk to a community helper.
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True or False: Jennie sleeps only 3 hours every night. She's always tired at school. She does not look happy. Jennie might need help.
True. Some people with depression do not sleep enough, and it makes the feelings worse.
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Name 3 activities that you can do to keep yourself busy, so you don't get sad, mad, or bored.
Listen to music, text friends, draw a picture, cook a new recipe, go on a walk, exercise
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True or False. Bob sleeps 15 hours every day. He is still tired, even though he sleeps so much. He might have depression.
True. Some people with depression sleep a lot, but they still feel down and tired and sad.
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True or False: It's a good idea to tell someone you trust if you are feeling sad.
True. Tell someone you trust so they can support you. They might check in on you and make sure you take care of yourself. You don't have to be sad alone.
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True or False: Johnny used to go to karaoke every Friday, but lately he just stays in his room. He doesn't want to hang out with any of his friends anymore. Johnny might have depression.
True. Johnny might need help from a doctor and a counselor.
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True or False: I have depression. Sometimes I feel sad and very down. It's all my fault.
False. It's not my fault. It's okay to have depression. I just need some help.
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True or False: Exercise can be medicine for your body!
True. Exercising every day can make you happier. People who don't move their body are more likely to get a sickness like depression.
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True or False: Tell someone who is depressed, "HEY, STOP BEING SAD! YOU ARE ACTING WEIRD."
False. It is not helpful to make someone feel bad about their emotions. It's okay to be sad.
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True or False: I feel sad. I ate 8 slices of pizza and a large soda. I still want more food. I still feel sad and mad. I might have depression.
True. Some people with depression eat a lot to try to feel better, but it usually does not work. They need help.