Infographic
I created this infographic as a part of a mental health course in my MEd program. My intention for its use is in the following manner:
1. A reminder that depression is a common issue for not only adults but youth and children and that it affects their daily lives.
2. A reminder that as many as 12.5% of my students may be feeling depressed at any one time... that's over 40 kids in my school! Or 2-3 per class!
3. A reminder of what to look for, the general signs and symptoms of depression as well as specific signs and symptoms for children and teens.
4. A toolbox of ideas and strategies to help cope with depression.
5. Below is a quick reference guide graphic that could be posted in a school classroom for teachers and students to refer to if the need arose.
1. A reminder that depression is a common issue for not only adults but youth and children and that it affects their daily lives.
2. A reminder that as many as 12.5% of my students may be feeling depressed at any one time... that's over 40 kids in my school! Or 2-3 per class!
3. A reminder of what to look for, the general signs and symptoms of depression as well as specific signs and symptoms for children and teens.
4. A toolbox of ideas and strategies to help cope with depression.
5. Below is a quick reference guide graphic that could be posted in a school classroom for teachers and students to refer to if the need arose.
Educational Tool
Educational Videos
5 Common Myths
Speak Up for Kids
Websites
Depression in the media:
time.com/4624768/exercise-depression-kids/
gulfnews.com/news/uae/health/depression-in-children-on-the-rise-1.2007225
zeenews.india.com/health/depression-in-children-not-a-myth-what-parents-should-do-1993067
www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2017-03-21/study-suggests-physical-activity-may-help-protect-children-onset-depression
www.gbtribune.com/section/212/article/104472/
Websites with Resources
www.behavioradvisor.com/Depression.html
www.brandonuteachertools.net/depression.html
https://childmind.org/topics/concerns/depression/
time.com/4624768/exercise-depression-kids/
gulfnews.com/news/uae/health/depression-in-children-on-the-rise-1.2007225
zeenews.india.com/health/depression-in-children-not-a-myth-what-parents-should-do-1993067
www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2017-03-21/study-suggests-physical-activity-may-help-protect-children-onset-depression
www.gbtribune.com/section/212/article/104472/
Websites with Resources
www.behavioradvisor.com/Depression.html
www.brandonuteachertools.net/depression.html
https://childmind.org/topics/concerns/depression/