2. “ W H AT A R E T H E S Y M P T O M S O F
DEPRESSION?”
There are physical signs, such as loosing apetite as well as changes
in eating and sleeping habits.
There are also cognitive signs, such as a person being less
motivated, gaining memory problems and loosing concentration
quickly.
Lastly there are emotional signs such as a person being more
tearful, antisocial and introverted then usual.
3. “ W H AT A R E T H E C AU S E S O F
DEPRESSION?”
Can be caused by hormonal changes- conditions such as bipolar
disorder and post natal depression are caused by this.
Others can be linked to stress or other strenuos experiences, such
as bereavement, abuse and even poverty or relationship breakups. A
lot of cases can also be linked back to childhood experiences.
4. “ H OW W O U L D YO U T R E AT A
C L I N I C A L LY D E P R E S S E D P E R S O N ? ”
If a person is really clinically depressed, the first thing they’d need
would be medication to take the edge off their depression.
They’d also need therapy along side it so they could deal with their
problems.
5. “ H O W S H O U L D FA M I L Y M E M B E R S O F T H E
DEPRESSED PERSON TREAT THEM/HANDLE
THEM?”
Family members should monitor the person in question. To keep them
motivated, they should try and get them to do things that they enjoy.
Try and keep depressed people busy and involved- even small things
like making tea.
Try and listen to the depressed person and empathize with them when
they talk about problems.
Try to support them.