Depression

The following questions appear onscreen in the video. Feel free to integrate them into your lesson plan as needed.

 
Questions to consider before watching the video:

• What does it mean to have depression or to be depressed? As you watch the program, consider the differences between the blues and clinical depression.
• Note the ways depression has been treated throughout history. Pay attention to how perceptions of this mental illness have changed over time.

Questions to consider after watching the video:

• Many teens feel isolated and remain silent about their depression. What are some signs that a person is suffering from this illness?
• Discuss ways to make it easier for teens to talk to their parents and friends.
• How might a friend help a peer with depression?

Suggested activity
Create a list of guidelines about what is appropriate and inappropriate to say to a friend with depression. Ask a school counselor or other healthcare professional for advice.