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Emotions anonymous: Discuss your emotions, visit emotionsanonymous.org
Depression/Bipolar Alliance: www.dbsalliance.org

For families:
MESA: education for family members of people who have mental illnesses: Call 385-0802 to register
NAMI: education for parents of children who have mental illnesses: call 385-0802 for info

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Ask yourself, or your friend about how they're feeling. It's a difficult question, but could seriously make the difference. Be there for your friend, and make sure YOU have someone to talk to, as well. Refer them to a suicide hotline. Most times, suicide is paired with depression. Make sure you get the help you really need to get through this crisis. Studies have shown that if someone, after a suicide crisis, stays in touch with another people in the same situation, death rates go down drastically. Keep them connected, and be there for them. Recovery isn't easy, but it's better after.

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Suicide is serious. If you or a friend is feeling like you don't have more options, you or they can always find help. Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), toll free.

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-frequently talking about wanting to die
-talking about feeling worthless, empty, and helpless
-making a plan to kill them self
-talks about being a burden to other people
-less social
-uses drugs and alcohol more often
-putting affairs in order, or making a will

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Anxiety, just like depression, can be treated with therapy and/or medication. Anxiety disorders is the most common mental disorder in the U.S effecting 40% of our population. Those will the disorder will find that many people deal with this, and they are not in this battle alone.

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-Feels anxious about being in groups of people
-feels very self-conscious in front of other people
-having a difficult time talking to others, or making friends.
-feeling sick when other people are near
-feeling afraid that others are judging you

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Those with 'social phobia' has a fear of being in social situations in which they might be judged, or watched.

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-Frequent panic attacks, or bursts of intense fear
-Feeling out of control during a panic attack
-Constant worries of future panic attacks

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Those with Panic disorder have recurrent panic attacks uncontrollably

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-Feeling restless, or on-edge
-Easily fatigued
-Sleep problems ( not being able to fall asleep, or stay asleep )
-Not being able to concentrate or stay still
-Not being able to control worry
-Muscle tension, or aches

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No two people deal with depression the same way, and there is no 'one-size-fits-all' type treatments for those suffering from depression.
Depression CAN ALWAYS BE TREATED.
Most times, thought it might not work for some people, treatment and recovery is a combination of therapy and medications.
Sometimes these two might not work immediately.
The Road To Recovery Is Full Of Trial And Error.

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Depression is a common mental disorder in the United States, and can occur at any age, but most often begins as an adult. Depression affects over 30% of teens by the time they become adults.

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-Feelings of Hopelessness
-having trouble sitting still
-decreased energy or increased fatigue
-having trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
-thoughts of suicide, or death
-frequent aches or pains

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Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. If a friend shows signs of being suicidal, you need to get them help, before it's too late.

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Knowing the difference between before-exam jitters, and an anxiety disorder can save a lot of pain, and stress.

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Depression is commonly mistaken for simply feeling down, or sad. It's important to understand the difference.

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MENTAL  HEALTH  IS  JUST  AS  IMPORTANT  AS  PHYSICAL  HEALTH  

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MENTAL  HEALTH  IS  JUST  AS  IMPORTANT  AS  PHYSICAL  HEALTH  