What is depression ?
To me it started by huge drops, tremedous drops from feeling ok to feeling I'm gonna die
How does it feels for you ?
Try to explain depression
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Try to explain depression
I don't know why I'm making this post. Maybe I'm just trying to put words on that thing wearing my mind.
What is depression ?
To me it started by huge drops, tremedous drops from feeling ok to feeling I'm gonna die
How does it feels for you ?
What is depression ?
To me it started by huge drops, tremedous drops from feeling ok to feeling I'm gonna die
How does it feels for you ?
Re: Try to explain depression
I think this explains depression a little bit
Re: Try to explain depression
I've found this :
Before moving forward, it is imperative that we thoroughly examine the terms anxiety and depression. These terms carry a stigma, particularly for young people, who are frequently written off as "hormonal" or experiencing "typical" teenage emotions. This is untrue and extremely harmful to those who experience it.
As per the American Psychiatric Association (2023), depression is characterized by emotions of melancholy and/or a diminished interest in past interests. It can impair your capacity to perform at (school) and at home and result in a range of emotional and physical issues.
It's also crucial to remember that anxiety and depression symptoms in kids and teenagers can vary from those in adults:
Sadness or irritability that doesn’t go away or diffuse.
Children and teenagers who, for an inexplicable period of time, are unable to get over feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or grief.
minor ailments and aches and pains that go undiagnosed.
Aches and pains can manifest through stress and depression – it doesn’t mean that they are “making it up” but rather their mental state is causing an imbalance in the body.
Persistent changes in eating habits.
Major weight gain/loss can indicate an eating disorder and depression/anxiety.
Changes in sleeping patterns.
Children/teens can go from one extreme to the other – insomnia or excessive sleep – when they are anxious or depressed.
Bad grades/behavior and shorter attention span.
Depression and anxiety can remove the motivation to succeed and cause issues with focusing on school, extracurricular activities, etc. (Paradigm Treatment, 2020).
While understanding the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety is crucial, it’s equally vital to explore the underlying causes that contribute to the prevalence of these mental health challenges among children and teenagers. By unraveling the factors that trigger depression and anxiety, we can gain deeper insights into the complex web of influences that impact the emotional well-being of our youth.
Causes
Unfortunately, determining the “why” is not relatable to a singular factor, but rather a convergence of various elements that contribute to these mental health challenges among our youth. From biological predispositions and genetic factors to environmental stressors and societal pressures, the causes of depression and anxiety in young people today are multifaceted and interconnected.
Some identifiable causes of depression and anxiety include (but are not limited to):
Genetics: Teenagers with a family history of mood or anxiety disorders may be at higher risk of developing them.
Trauma: Teenagers with a history of trauma — such as sexual abuse, violence, or involvement in an accident — may be more likely to experience anxiety and depression.
Environment: A teenager’s social, school, and home environments can have an impact on their mental health. Difficulties such as abuse and neglect, divorce in the family, being bullied, poverty, learning disabilities, and struggling to fit in can all contribute to depression and anxiety
Most, if not all, of these causes of depression and anxiety may feel inescapable for children and teens. Poverty and a tumultuous home life can create a barrier for many as they feel trapped – and even worse if the abuse comes from a trusted source.
Additionally, children and teens from low-income households are at the mercy of their support system which may be lacking due to accessibility and affordability.
“There is also incredibly strong evidence that poverty negatively impacts children’s mental health. For example, a study using three waves of longitudinal data found that persistent poverty was associated with depression and antisocial behavior. A study that examined trajectories of depressive symptoms across adolescence and young adulthood found that most of the racial/ethnic differences in depression were explained by socioeconomic status and stressful events. Another study found that 22 % of low-income adolescents were depressed compared to 11, 9, and 6 % of adolescents living in low-middle, middle-high, and high socioeconomic status conditions” (National Library of Medicine, 2013).
Finally, we must not neglect the imminent issues that include the prevalent use of social media and the preconceived beauty standards that exist within the media. A combination of these factors and more are battering our youth, placing them between a standard they may find unachievable and the acceptance of characteristics they cannot change.
A survey conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health asked 14-24 year olds in the UK how social media platforms impacted their health and wellbeing. The survey results found that Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram all led to increased feelings of depression, anxiety, poor body image and loneliness (R. Ehmke, 2022).
Negative societal influences across the board permeate our atmosphere, and children/teens are inevitably more susceptible. Through traumatic events, turbulent home life situations, poverty, and even peer pressure both in person and online, children and teens are feeling the burden today more than ever before.
The Solutions
Across the board, doctors and mental health care providers recommend a combination of therapies: medicinal (if properly diagnosed by a medical professional), psychiatric support, and at-home therapeutic remedies such as:
Exercising and staying active, even if it only involves a short daily walk.
Spending time with friends and family.
Breaking up large tasks into smaller, simpler, more manageable ones.
Trying to maintain a regular sleep schedule.
Eating a healthy diet
It has also been proven that purpose driven education or skill acquisition is another avenue to build self-confidence, learn to maintain self-control and self-discipline, and give children and teens who may feel forgotten the validation they need.
Through programs that Believing Through Achieving promotes, youth can acquire these skill sets and build a solid, strong foundation for themselves. The partnership with Achieve Martial Arts is an excellent example of purpose driven education through gamification models that motivate and inspire students to excel. In addition, the inherent benefits of training in martial arts allow young people to set their focus on building themselves up to achieve higher belt ranks and climb the leaderboard that Achieve has designed.
Depressed and anxious youth need a trusted outlet where they can work towards achievement in a skill that means something to them. If we can provide a safe place to train where physical, mental, and emotional benefits are abundant, their opportunities to succeed are clear.
It is imperative that we continue to advocate for awareness, support, and targeted interventions to address these issues and provide the necessary resources for young individuals to navigate their emotional challenges. Together, we can create a nurturing environment that promotes mental health, dismantles stigmas, and empowers the next generation to lead lives filled with resilience, hope, and fulfillment.
Before moving forward, it is imperative that we thoroughly examine the terms anxiety and depression. These terms carry a stigma, particularly for young people, who are frequently written off as "hormonal" or experiencing "typical" teenage emotions. This is untrue and extremely harmful to those who experience it.
As per the American Psychiatric Association (2023), depression is characterized by emotions of melancholy and/or a diminished interest in past interests. It can impair your capacity to perform at (school) and at home and result in a range of emotional and physical issues.
It's also crucial to remember that anxiety and depression symptoms in kids and teenagers can vary from those in adults:
Sadness or irritability that doesn’t go away or diffuse.
Children and teenagers who, for an inexplicable period of time, are unable to get over feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or grief.
minor ailments and aches and pains that go undiagnosed.
Aches and pains can manifest through stress and depression – it doesn’t mean that they are “making it up” but rather their mental state is causing an imbalance in the body.
Persistent changes in eating habits.
Major weight gain/loss can indicate an eating disorder and depression/anxiety.
Changes in sleeping patterns.
Children/teens can go from one extreme to the other – insomnia or excessive sleep – when they are anxious or depressed.
Bad grades/behavior and shorter attention span.
Depression and anxiety can remove the motivation to succeed and cause issues with focusing on school, extracurricular activities, etc. (Paradigm Treatment, 2020).
While understanding the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety is crucial, it’s equally vital to explore the underlying causes that contribute to the prevalence of these mental health challenges among children and teenagers. By unraveling the factors that trigger depression and anxiety, we can gain deeper insights into the complex web of influences that impact the emotional well-being of our youth.
Causes
Unfortunately, determining the “why” is not relatable to a singular factor, but rather a convergence of various elements that contribute to these mental health challenges among our youth. From biological predispositions and genetic factors to environmental stressors and societal pressures, the causes of depression and anxiety in young people today are multifaceted and interconnected.
Some identifiable causes of depression and anxiety include (but are not limited to):
Genetics: Teenagers with a family history of mood or anxiety disorders may be at higher risk of developing them.
Trauma: Teenagers with a history of trauma — such as sexual abuse, violence, or involvement in an accident — may be more likely to experience anxiety and depression.
Environment: A teenager’s social, school, and home environments can have an impact on their mental health. Difficulties such as abuse and neglect, divorce in the family, being bullied, poverty, learning disabilities, and struggling to fit in can all contribute to depression and anxiety
Most, if not all, of these causes of depression and anxiety may feel inescapable for children and teens. Poverty and a tumultuous home life can create a barrier for many as they feel trapped – and even worse if the abuse comes from a trusted source.
Additionally, children and teens from low-income households are at the mercy of their support system which may be lacking due to accessibility and affordability.
“There is also incredibly strong evidence that poverty negatively impacts children’s mental health. For example, a study using three waves of longitudinal data found that persistent poverty was associated with depression and antisocial behavior. A study that examined trajectories of depressive symptoms across adolescence and young adulthood found that most of the racial/ethnic differences in depression were explained by socioeconomic status and stressful events. Another study found that 22 % of low-income adolescents were depressed compared to 11, 9, and 6 % of adolescents living in low-middle, middle-high, and high socioeconomic status conditions” (National Library of Medicine, 2013).
Finally, we must not neglect the imminent issues that include the prevalent use of social media and the preconceived beauty standards that exist within the media. A combination of these factors and more are battering our youth, placing them between a standard they may find unachievable and the acceptance of characteristics they cannot change.
A survey conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health asked 14-24 year olds in the UK how social media platforms impacted their health and wellbeing. The survey results found that Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram all led to increased feelings of depression, anxiety, poor body image and loneliness (R. Ehmke, 2022).
Negative societal influences across the board permeate our atmosphere, and children/teens are inevitably more susceptible. Through traumatic events, turbulent home life situations, poverty, and even peer pressure both in person and online, children and teens are feeling the burden today more than ever before.
The Solutions
Across the board, doctors and mental health care providers recommend a combination of therapies: medicinal (if properly diagnosed by a medical professional), psychiatric support, and at-home therapeutic remedies such as:
Exercising and staying active, even if it only involves a short daily walk.
Spending time with friends and family.
Breaking up large tasks into smaller, simpler, more manageable ones.
Trying to maintain a regular sleep schedule.
Eating a healthy diet
It has also been proven that purpose driven education or skill acquisition is another avenue to build self-confidence, learn to maintain self-control and self-discipline, and give children and teens who may feel forgotten the validation they need.
Through programs that Believing Through Achieving promotes, youth can acquire these skill sets and build a solid, strong foundation for themselves. The partnership with Achieve Martial Arts is an excellent example of purpose driven education through gamification models that motivate and inspire students to excel. In addition, the inherent benefits of training in martial arts allow young people to set their focus on building themselves up to achieve higher belt ranks and climb the leaderboard that Achieve has designed.
Depressed and anxious youth need a trusted outlet where they can work towards achievement in a skill that means something to them. If we can provide a safe place to train where physical, mental, and emotional benefits are abundant, their opportunities to succeed are clear.
It is imperative that we continue to advocate for awareness, support, and targeted interventions to address these issues and provide the necessary resources for young individuals to navigate their emotional challenges. Together, we can create a nurturing environment that promotes mental health, dismantles stigmas, and empowers the next generation to lead lives filled with resilience, hope, and fulfillment.