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Take Charge! Depression may just be the tip of the problem. It may People who are emotionally healthy are
in control of their thoughts, feelings and
situational, severe, chemical, or complex depression. Many
times the person feels trapped between what they want and behaviors. They feel good about themselves and Wellness
what they feel they should do. have good relationships. They can keep their
„ Anytime you have a negative self & Nutrition
thought replace it with a positive problems in perspective. Mental health used No. 8
one Understanding Medication and to be treated as less important than a person’s
physical health. Today, professionals know that
„ Break down overwhelming Possible Side Effects your mind and your emotions are as important
activities into small, achievable as your body, and they work in harmony. Know
steps Mental health isn’t just about counseling. For where you can go and who can help you when

some conditions and treatments, doctors will prescribe you don’t feel good.
Thoughts of Suicide medication.

When life feels hopeless even for a moment, „ Learn how to troubleshoot the side effects of Common Types of
and your thoughts can’t escape thinking of medication. The Doctor Says...
death, it’s time to call for help. Recognize the „ Ask questions about how long a drug should take Counseling
signs of depression and possible suicide risk: to impact your system. „ Individual– the focus is on the

„ Talking about dying or other types of person by him or herself.
self-harm „ Ask how long it takes to build up in your system, 8 Recognize when talking to a
„ Recent loss and how long it will stay in your body. professional can be helpful. „ Family– the person may be Mental Health
„ Change in personality „ Ask if taking it with food affects it. seen alone or with other family
„ Change in behavior „ Ask if it interacts with food or other medication or 8 Keep a list of personal coping members, the focus is on
„ Change in sleep patterns strategies for different stressors. family relationships.
„ Change in eating habits vitamins. „ Group– the focus is on a theme
„ Diminished sexual interest „ Ask if eating certain food makes its time release 8 Identify neutral resources you can or topics that are common
„ Fear of losing control speed up or slow down. use to research mental health or shared. The individuals
„ Low self esteem „ Try to take it at the same time every day. questions. share with the group. Sessions
„ No hope for the future commonly run longer than 1
Counseling, medication, or even more drastic „ DO NOT take medication with alcohol. 8 Know the warning signs for drug and hour.
urgent measure may need to be taken. It is If you want to research medication and possible side alcohol abuse.
time to listen and call for professional help. effects, visit www.drugs.com. „ Marital– the focus is on
8 Understand your mental health the marital relationship.
rights so you can keep an open mind Building the relationships,
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