December 2019 - Depression
December 2019 - Depression
What People THINK Causes Depression
Weakness
Laziness
An inability to "suck it up"
What ACTUALLY Causes Depression
Trauma
Abuse
Neglect
Bullying
Chemical imbalance
Grief & loss
Overworking
Excess stress
Being "the carer" at the expense of their own wellbeing
Genetic factors
Lack of fulfillment
Lifestyle factors
Body image issues
Perfectionism
Lack of support
Low self-esteem
Depression is a very complicated illness and there's no simple solution that allows one to just "snap out of it." @stopthestigma
Depression isn't always suicide notes and pill bottles. It's also...
Spending all day in bed
Cracking jokes or being the "class clown"
Being emotionally distant
Faking a smile
Overeating or not eating at all
Skipping work to sleep
Not showering for days at a time
Social Isolation
Please check in on your friends, even the goofy / funny ones - they can hide it the best.
Resources
Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/topics/concerns/depression/
WebMD: Childhood Depression
https://www.webmd.com/depression/childhood-depression#1