Depression by Victor Duncan-Surkos

General Description

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Depression is a mental condition that can affect anyone. It is characterised by a low mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time. There is no cause for depression there are only triggers that can affect anyone. Some of these triggers are major bad new, loss of a love one and more. Depressive episodes usually last all day or for days on end.

Signs and Symptoms

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-Feeling restless or on edge.

-Greater impulsivity.

-Increased use of alcohol or drugs.

-Isolating from family and friends.

-Loss of interest in things used to be interesting

-Suicidal thoughts or suicide attempt

-Lose pleasure in life

Events That Can Trigger Depression

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Some events that may trigger someone into depression are having a lot of stress at home, work or school. Major bad news whether the loss of loved one or loss of a job can also lead to depression. Depression can also be triggered by having an illness or drug and/or alcohol addiction.

How does Depression affect a person emotionally?

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The emotional effect of depression would be overly sad, anxious, or the feeling of being empty and worthless. They could also get really frustrated really fast and be restless and then feel major amounts of guilt and worthless or helplessness.

How does Depression affect Someone physically?

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Depression can have lots of physical effects on a person, some of them being joint pain,back pain, tiredness, sleep disturbances, changes in activity, and appetite changes. Depression can also lead to a major amount of weight gain.

How does Depression affect a person socially?

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Depression can have major effects on a person's social life by causing increased anger, irritability, or hostility against others. Major sensitivity to social rejection, along with the tendency to overthink negative interpersonal events. Causing the loss of friendships or jobs because of sudden change in personality.

Where can someone go to get help in your community (Scarborough)

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In my community there are many therapists and talk groups that are open to talk about depression or other mental illnesses. For example, if you google Scarborough mental health there will be information on where you can go to talk to someone.

What You Can Do

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When dealing with someone with depression you can help them in various ways. For example, you can urge them to go into treatment, let them know you will listen if they want to talk, and keep a positive attitude. If it is caused by stress, you can try and help with the stress. For example, if their stress is triggered by work, you can offer them as a friend a space for them to be able to vent about their boss. You can also try to urge your friend to take self care steps and start focusing more on their mental health.

EHN Canada

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Demographic they serve?

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This facility mainly offers help with mental disorders for those affected by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or a combination of mood disorders and for those when community-based support may no longer be sufficient or effective.

Where is the program located and What type of facilities do they have?

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They are located in Toronto. Their campus is equipped with various people like psychotherapists, social workers, physicians, and nurses to aid you in your care. They also have some space for physical activity like a gym and space for recreational activities such as volleyball and other activities.

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The main goal at ENH Canada is to “minimise the chance of relapse with our continuum of care – an ongoing process that extends beyond inpatient or outpatient treatment." To to this, they offer patients the ability to, following "intensive treatment, participate in an extended care program, receive continuing care near home, and connect with our supportive alumni network.”

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The depression program is a seven week program. It can still be extended after the initial treatment. All the same, the program has a set day schedule that rarely changes. Patients wake up, eat a meal, then set a day plan and take a class of self reflection on their addiction. In the afternoon they have a therapy appointment and then they are allowed to go into the park on campus to play sports and get moving.

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Yes, I think we should work on mental health and have more resources for those that are struggling with their mental health. Yes, I think resilience could be a very useful tool in someone's journey to have a strong mental health.