Teen depression

TEEN DEPRESSION ~ INFORMATION AND AWARNESS


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"Teen depression: Parents just don’t understand"
In The Review Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Written by Meggin Roberts

It’s a rainy night on September 3, 2010.
For some, it’s a boring evening spent indoors, watching a rerun of a favourite show. For others, it’s a night out to take in the last bit of summer before returning back to school in the fall.
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You don’t have to know what to say… just listen’
When it comes to suicide prevention, sometimes lending an ear can make all the difference
In The Review Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Written by Lianne Lahaie

There is no question that suicide, particularly among youth, is a major issue in the Prescott-Russell region and beyond.
According to Dr. Suzanne Filion, manager and clinical supervisor at the Royal Comtois Centre, statistics are alarming and tell us something we cannot afford to dismiss – that young people in the region are struggling with mental health issues and many feel suicide is the only answer.
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Tune in and listen to the Digital Town Hall Forum on February 24 starting at 7 p.m.
In The Review Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Written by Justin Bromberg

On Friday, February 24, the New Media Interns will be presenting a Digital

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Town Hall Forum on Teenage Suicide Prevention. This event will take place on line at 7 p.m. at The Review’s website at: thereview.ca
Moderating this hour-long forum will be Alyssa McIntyre, a member of the New Media Interns.
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From The Review’s Facebook page:
A question for all you parents out there: have your children ever been bullied at school? If so, what was the consequence for the bully and were you happy with the way the situation was dealt with by the school?
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Some common signs of suffering

  1. Feelings of hopelessness of worthlessness, depressed mood, poor self-esteem or guilt.
  2. Cling toward friends or withdrawal from friends, family and activities.
  3. Changes of eating or sleeping patterns feeling tired or exhausted all the time.
  4. Trouble concentrating, struggling in school, rapid grades drop.
  5. Restless, irritable, agitated or anxious moods and behaviours.
  6. Heightened emotions or regular crying.
  7. Neglect of personal care.
  8. Reckless or impulsive behaviours.
  9. Persistent physical symptoms such as headaches or other chronic pain.
  10. Thoughts or talking about death or suicide

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