Thoughts

“You say you’re ‘depressed’ – all I see is resilience. You are allowed to feel messed up and inside out. It doesn’t mean you’re defective – it just means you’re human.” ― David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas

Many factors of college life contribute to risk factors of depression. Many students are unprepared for university life. Today’s students face high debt. They also have fewer job prospects after graduation than previous generations. These added concerns can lead to depressive episodes in college students.

Depressed students are at a greater risk of developing problems such as substance abuse. Depressed college students are more likely to binge drink, smoke marijuana, and participate in risky sexual behaviors to cope with emotional pain than are their nondepressed peers.

Depression is the biggest risk factor for suicidal youth. Other risk factors include:
substance abuse
a family history of depression and mental illness
a prior suicide attempt
stressful life events
access to guns
exposure to other students who have died as a result of suicide
self-harming behaviors such as burning or cutting

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HOW CAN YOU HELP YOURSELF?
Seek professional help as soon as possible.
Engage in regular physical exercise or activities that can help enhance your mood.
Set realistic goals for yourself by breaking down large tasks into smaller ones.
Try not to isolate yourself and spend time with a trusted friend or family member.
Increase your awareness about the illness by learning from trusted sources.
Expect your mood to improve gradually and not immediately.

HOW CAN YOU HELP SOMEONE ELSE?
Offer emotional support, understanding, patience, and encouragement.
Listen without judging the person.
Never dismiss the individual’s feelings or undermine what they are going through.
If references to suicide or self-harm are made, reach out to a mental health professional immediately.
Ensure the person is not left alone as far as possible.
Urge the person to seek professional support. Remind them that with time and professional help depression can be overcome.

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