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This article is telling us how antidepressants help depression.

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Treating the Mentally Ill, edited by Kyla Stinnett, Greenhaven Press, 2004. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http%3A%2F%2Flink.galegroup.com%2Fapps%2Fdoc%2FEJ3010326202%2FOVIC%3Fu%3Dpl2683%26sid%3DOVIC%26xid%3D89342a05. Accessed 8 Mar. 2019. Originally published as "The Truth About Anti-Depressants Will Cheer You Up," Ex-Femina, 1 Oct. 2000.

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This article is telling us how suicide/depression should be prevented more than it is right now.

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Suicide, edited by Roman Espejo, Greenhaven Press, 2003. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http%3A%2F%2Flink.galegroup.com%2Fapps%2Fdoc%2FEJ3010164251%2FOVIC%3Fu%3Dpl2683%26sid%3DOVIC%26xid%3D20011524. Accessed 8 Mar. 2019. Originally published as "A Message on Suicide Prevention,", 14 Nov. 1999.

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This article is telling us how mental health should be treated.

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Mental Health Should Be Treated on a Par with Physical Health

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Scientific advances have established that mental disorders are just like any other medical condition: if left untreated they are among the most disabling conditions people experience and that these disorders can be accurately diagnosed and as effectively treated as any other medical problem.

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An alarming and increasing number of teenagers attempt and succeed at suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds. For the overwhelming majority of suicidal teens, depression or another psychological disorder plays a primary role.

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As Grenville Kleiser (1868-1935) said: "Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment".

That's probably what Gemma Correll had in mind while creating her fascinating illustrations that deal with anxiety and depression.

Gemma Correll is a British cartoonist, writer and illustrator currently living in California. She studied Art in Norwich, England. She has a BA degree in Graphic Design, specializing in Illustration. While struggling with her own mental disorders, she has created illustrations using humor in order to talk about what anxiety and depression feel like.

What's important to her, is to break down the stigma of depression in modern society and encourage people to talk about their mental disorders. As she has says, "I honestly think that humor can be a savior at times of distress or, if you just live with a constant level of anxiety and depression like I do. I do think that people should speak more freely about anxiety. I know that I would have felt a little better as an anxiety-ridden teenager if I knew that I wasn't completely alone in my fears".

Some of her illustrations talk about the 'perils of chronic overthinking' or 'the inferiority complex' while another one is called 'the worrier's guide to life'. They describe the thoughts of a person with anxiety disorders. They also refer to the way people with anxiety disorders and depression deal with themselves, their family and friends or the society in general.

Gemma has received thousands of messages on her Facebook page from people who suffer from similar disorders and haven't been able to share what they're going through. A woman wrote to her: 'Thank you for your spot-on illustrations. I have bipolar II, anxiety...the list goes on and on. No one talks about it. There is humor in it. You have to see the humor or it kills you.' This message shows the effect of this talented illustrator's artworks on people all over the world.

It is estimated that about twenty-five percent of the British population will experience some kind of mental illness in the course of a year. Anxiety and depression are the most common forms. Humor can and should be the best way to avoid or overcome these disorders and artists such as Gemma Correll are contributing to that.
Image credit: Gemma Correll

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Humorous Illustrations Show What Anxiety and Depression Feel Like

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As Grenville Kleiser (1868-1935) said: "Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment".

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This video is showing symptoms of depression and what you should do if you are diagnosed with depression.

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Can Children Really Suffer From Depression?

Yes. Childhood depression is different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that occur as a child develops. Just because a child seems sad doesn't necessarily mean he or she has significant depression. If the sadness becomes persistent, or interferes with normal social activities, interests, schoolwork, or family life, it may indicate that he or she has a depressive illness. Keep in mind that while depression is a serious illness, it is also a treatable one.

How Can I Tell if My Child Is Depressed?

The symptoms of depression in children vary. It is often undiagnosed and untreated because they are passed off as normal emotional and psychological changes that occur during growth. Early medical studies focused on "masked" depression, where a child's depressed mood was evidenced by acting out or angry behavior. While this does occur, particularly in younger children, many children display sadness or low mood similar to adults who are depressed. The primary symptoms of depression revolve around sadness, a feeling of hopelessness, and mood changes.

Signs and symptoms of depression in children include:

Irritability or anger

Continuous feelings of sadness and hopelessness

Social withdrawal

Increased sensitivity to rejection

Changes in appetite -- either increased or decreased

Changes in sleep -- sleeplessness or excessive sleep

Vocal outbursts or crying

Difficulty concentrating

Fatigue and low energy

Physical complaints (such as stomachaches, headaches) that don't respond to treatment

Reduced ability to function during events and activities at home or with friends, in school, extracurricular activities, and in other hobbies or interests

Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

Impaired thinking or concentration

Thoughts of death or suicide

Not all children have all of these symptoms. In fact, most will display different symptoms at different times and in different settings. Although some children may continue to function reasonably well in structured environments, most kids with significant depression will suffer a noticeable change in social activities, loss of interest in school and poor academic performance, or a change in appearance. Children may also begin using drugs or alcohol, especially if they are over age 12.

Although relatively rare in youths under 12, young children do attempt suicide -- and may do so impulsively when they are upset or angry. Girls are more likely to attempt suicide, but boys are more likely to actually kill themselves when they make an attempt. Children with a family history of violence, alcohol abuse, or physical or sexual abuse are at greater risk for suicide, as are those with depressive symptoms.

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Which Children Get Depressed?

Up to 3% of children and 8% of adolescents in the U.S. suffer from depression. Depression is significantly more common in boys under age 10. But by age 16, girls have a greater incidence of depression.

Bipolar disorder is more common in adolescents than in younger children. Bipolar disorder in children can, however, be more severe than in adolescents. It may also occur with, or be hidden by, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), or conduct disorder (CD).

What Causes Depression in Children?

As in adults, depression in children can be caused by any combination of factors that relate to physical health, life events, family history, environment, genetic vulnerability and biochemical disturbance. Depression is not a passing mood, nor is it a condition that will go away without proper treatment.

Can Depression in Children Be Prevented?

Children with a family history of depression are at greater risk of experiencing depression themselves. Children who have parents that suffer from depression tend to develop their first episode of depression earlier than children whose parents do not. Children from chaotic or conflicted families, or children and teens who abuse substances like alcohol and drugs, are also at greater risk of depression.

How Is Depression Diagnosed in Children?

If the symptoms of depression in your child have lasted for at least two weeks, you should schedule a visit with his or her doctor to make sure there are no physical reasons for the symptoms and to make sure that your child receives proper treatment. A consultation with a mental health care professional who specializes in children is also recommended. Keep in mind that the pediatrician may ask to speak with your child alone.

A mental health evaluation should include interviews with you (the parent or primary caregiver) and your child, and any additional psychological testing that is necessary. Information from teachers, friends and classmates can be useful for showing that these symptoms are consistent during your child's various activities and are a marked change from previous behavior.

There are no specific tests -- medical or psychological -- that can clearly show depression, but tools such as questionnaires (for both the child and parents) combined with personal information, can be very useful in helping diagnose depression in children. Sometimes those therapy sessions and questionnaires can uncover other concerns that contribute to the depression such as ADHD, conduct disorder, and OCD.

Some pediatricians start using mental health screens at a child's 11th year well visit and each year after.

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What Are the Treatment Options?

Treatment options for children with depression are similar to those for adults, including psychotherapy (counseling) and medication. The role that family and the child's environment play in the treatment process is different from that of adults. Your child's doctor may suggest psychotherapy first, and consider antidepressant medicine as an additional option if there is no significant improvement. The best studies to date indicate that a combination of psychotherapy and medication is most effective at treating depression.

Studies show that the antidepressant Prozac is effective in treating depression in children and teens. The drug is officially recognized by the FDA for treatment of children ages 8 to 18 with depression. Other medications may be chosen if there are other coexisting illnesses contributing to the depression.

Treating Children With Bipolar Disorder

Children with bipolar disorder are usually treated with psychotherapy and a combination of medicines, usually an antidepressant and a mood stabilizer.

Antidepressants need to be used with caution, as they can trigger bouts of manic or hyperactive behavior in children with bipolar disorder. Managing a child's medication must be part of an overall care plan that includes therapy and routine primary care appointments.

The FDA warns that antidepressant medications may increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and adolescents with depression and other psychiatric disorders. If you have questions or concerns, discuss them with your health care provider. Additionally, if your child is placed on these medications, it is still very important to continue to follow closely with the physician and therapist.

Long-Term Outlook

Studies have found that first-time depression in children is occurring at younger ages than previously. As in adults, depression may occur again later in life. Depression often occurs at the same time as other physical illnesses. And because studies have shown that depression may precede more serious mental illness later in life, diagnosis, early treatment and close monitoring are crucial.

As a parent, it is sometimes easier to deny that your child has depression. You may put off seeking the help of a mental health care professional because of the social stigmas associated with mental illness. It is very important for you -- as the parent -- to understand depression and realize the importance of treatment so that your child may continue to grow physically and emotionally in a healthy way. It is also important to seek education about the future effects depression may have on your child throughout adolescence and adulthood.

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Depression in Children: Warning Signs

Parents should be particularly vigilant for signs that may indicate that their child is at risk for suicide.

Warning signs of suicidal behavior in children include:

Many depressive symptoms (changes in eating, sleeping, activities)

Social isolation, including isolation from the family

Talk of suicide, hopelessness, or helplessness

Increased acting-out of undesirable behaviors (sexual/behavioral)

Increased risk-taking behaviors

Frequent accidents

Substance abuse

Focus on morbid and negative themes

Talk about death and dying

Increased crying or reduced emotional expression

Giving away possessions

Sources

SOURCE:

National Institute of Mental Health: "Depression in Children and Adolescents."

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Yes. Childhood depression is different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that occur as a child develops. Just because a child seems sad doesn't necessarily mean he or she has significant depression. If the sadness becomes persistent, or interferes with normal social activities, interests, schoolwork, or family life, it may indicate that he or she has a depressive illness.

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There has never been a more important time to speak up for our nation's kids. Each May, the Child Mind Institute's Speak Up for Kids campaign promotes children's mental health and eliminates barriers to care.

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