Seeking Help and Resources

So I am depressed, now what?

Treatment Options

  • Speak to someone you can trust. (ie. Teachers, Counselors, Professors, Friends, Parents & etc.)
  • Seek professional medical help.
  • Talk to a therapist or counselor.
  • Most schools provide mental and health services.
  • Most college campuses provide free therapy sessions included in tuition.
  • Depression is usually treated with psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of the two.
  • Antidepressants can be prescribed by a health care professional, but should be considered as a last resort especially for teens.
  • Antidepressants can become addicting and may have various side effects (ie. increased suicidal thoughts, dependency, and etc.)

What else can I do to help manage my depression?

Patience is Key

  • Stay active and exercise, even if it’s just going for a walk.
  • Try to keep a regular sleep schedule.
  • Spend time with friends and family.
  • Break down school or work tasks into smaller ones and organize them in order of what needs to get done first. Then, do what you can.

What Should I Do If Someone I Know Is Considering Suicide?

REMEMBER THE DO’s AND DON’Ts

If needed…

You can call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the toll-free number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), which is available 24 hours a day, every day. The service is available to everyone. All calls are free and confidential. You can also chat with the NSPL online (http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org).

The Crisis Text Line is another free, confidential resource available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Text “HOME” to 741741 and a trained crisis counselor will respond to you with support and information via text message. Visit https://www.crisistextline.org.

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