Depression

• Definition
  Feeling sad, lonely, anxious or stressed for long periods of time, to the extent it is affecting your everyday life or stopping you from doing things you would normally do.
• Signs
  Feeling irritable or upset
  Feeling self-critical
  feeling lonely
  Feeling hopeless
  Feeling more tired than usual or not having much energy
  A change in sleeping habits
  A change in eating habits
  A change in other habits – avoiding people or situations, even friends
  Finding it hard to keep your mind on school work
• Advice
  Get physical – dancing, yoga and sports will help
  Get creative – listening or creating music, drawing and painting art will also help
  Keep a diary or write about how you are feeling
  Challenge unhelpful thoughts
  Sharing your feelings with someone you trust
  Spend time with your friends and do the things you enjoy
  Set yourself goals that you can achieve and that will give you a sense of satisfaction and achievement.
  Talk to someone you trust, a friend, an adult, a teacher, GP or counsellor
• Where can i get help?
  In school you can talk to the following people:
  A friend
  Your Tutor
  A YHS Wellbeing Advisor
  Pupil Welfare Officer
  Pastoral Mentor (Drop in sessions Tuesday & Wednesday during break and lunchtime)
  
  In the community:
  Talk to your parents or GP
  
  Telephone
  Childline (Free) 0800 1111
  York Mind 01904 643364
  Samaritans 116 123
  
  Links:
  Childline
  Young Minds
  Mind
  Stay Alive