PRESENTED BY
THE MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA
TEENAGE DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR
IS IT A MOOD OR
A MOOD DISORDER
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA
We are a self-help organization whose
purpose is helping others to help themselves through peer support, education and
advocacy.
We will increase public awareness about mood disorders and empower people to develop and manage mental wellness.
We will provide a welcoming atmosphere to
those dealing with co-occurring disorders.
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA Services available
Peer support:
Trained volunteers who answer the phones and provide one on one support to
consumers who walk-in or phone needing help or someone just to talk to.
Support Groups:
Meet in Winnipeg every Sunday, Monday, and
Thursday afternoon: 1 PM to 3 PM and Wednesday evening 7 PM to 9 PM. The Wednesday night
support groups are Illness specific.
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA Services available
Educational Presentations & Displays:
We have many presentations available various groups, schools and businesses. These
presentations are free of charge and take in various topics such as: Depression, Bipolar Illness,
Borderline personality disorder, Boundary's, Stress and other topics all relating to depression and
Bipolar Illness.
We also have display booths.
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA Services available
Link to other agencies:
Our Staff, Peer Support Volunteers and Facilitators all have access to a resource book that has been
meticulously compiled and updated with Links to other agencies that our consumers may find
helpful.
Advocacy
MDAM advocates for those people living with mood disorders.
Peer on Family Support
Support for the whole family and friends of a
person with lived experience who wants to include them in their recovery. This is done by appointment and is done “to get the family onboard”.
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA Services available
Teen Support Group
Mood disorders has a walk in free support group for teens 15 to 21 years old.
The group meets on Monday nights
at 6 PM to 7:30 PM at 100- 4 Fort Street
MOOD DISORDERS
1 IN 5 CANADIANS WILL BE
AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS
THIS YEAR
WHAT IS DEPRESSION?
A very deep long feeling of helplessness and hopelessness.
More than feeling blue.
A common problem among youth.
Sometimes a result of difficult circumstances .
It could be a result of a chemical
imbalance in the brain.
YOU MAY HAVE
DEPRESSION OR BIPOLAR ILLNESS
IF YOU HAVE
IF YOU HAVE FOUR OR MORE
OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS AT THE
SAME TIME, AND IF THEY LAST
LONGER THAN TWO WEEKS,
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
I feel an overwhelming sense of sadness that doesn’t go away.
I have no confidence in myself.
I have lost interest in the things and
people that I used to enjoy.
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
I am often in a Bad Mood.
I get angry for no reason
I have trouble concentrating on things like homework, reading or watching TV.
I often feel restless or tired
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
I have a tendency to over-react emotionally.
I get unrealistic ideas about things I’m going to do.
Withdrawing from usual activities. Often the first sign is isolating yourself from
others.
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
I often think about death.
Thoughts of suicide pop into my mind.
I like very dangerous
activities, like driving really fast.
I use illicit drugs or alcohol
on a regular basis.
LOW SELF ESTEEM
HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
IF YOU CHECKED ANY OF THESE
I often think about death
I like very dangerous activities,
I use drugs or alcohol on a regular basis get help
IMMEDIATELY
From a parent, teacher, school counsellor or an adult you can trust
Never forget-
Suicide is a permanent solution to a
temporary problem
SUICIDE
IT IS A CRY FOR HELP
Seeking help from a trusted friend or
professional is a common, smart, and safe action to take when you are feeling
distressed or suicidal
Talking about suicide does not put ideas into peoples heads
SUICIDE
IN CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD SUICIDE IS BECOMING A
VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM
OUR SOCIETY CAN NOT AFFORD TO LOSE THESE PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND ALL
AGE GROUPS
WE NEED EVERYONE TO BUILD A GREAT SOCIETY.
SUICIDE
Don’t be afraid to ask:
“Do you sometimes feel so bad you think of suicide?”
If the answer is:
“Yes, I do think of suicide,”
You
must
take it seriously.GET HELP FROM AN ADULT OR USE THE NUMBERS AT THE BACK OF THIS PRESENTATION
WHERE TO LOOK FOR HELP?
FRIENDS
PARENTS
A COACH
TEACHER/GUIDENCE COUNSELOR
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
DOCTORS
PSYCHOLOGISTS/PSYCHIATRISTS
EDUCATE YOURSELF
WHERE TO LOOK FOR HELP?
Take a moment and think about who you
would go to if you needed to talk to someone?
What about a trusted adult?
Who is your trusted adult?
SUICIDE
Who is at risk?
People likely suicide include:
Those who don’t have someone they can depend on
are having a serious physical or mental problem
are abusing alcohol or illicit drugs
are experiencing major changes in their life, such as teenagers and seniors
have made previous suicide threats
persons who have made concrete plans or preparations for suicide
TEENAGER’S GUIDE TO DEPRESSION OR BIPOLAR ILLNESS
KNOW
You’re not alone
You’re not “strange” or
“different”
THE MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF
MANITOBA
WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION OR BIPOLAR DISORDER
Difficult life events, physical illness or long periods of stress.
Alcohol or drug abuse, certain medications and your outlook on life.
If you have a family history of depression, you have a greater risk of developing this illness.
However just because you have a family history of
depression does not mean you will go on to develop it.
Depression and Bipolar Illness needs a trigger.
TEENAGER’S GUIDE TO DEPRESSION OR BIPOLAR ILLNESS
Social pressures and responsibilities can be triggers and may change your
moods.
It’s important to know as soon as possible if yours is just
a mood or a mood disorder?
LEARN THE FACTS
MOOD DISORDERS & ANXIETY
Anxiety is a normal response to stress or danger.
Anxiety becomes a problem when it is experienced intensely and it persistently interferes with a person’s daily life.
Depression and anxiety commonly occur together.
Not everybody who is anxious is depressed, but most depressed patients have some symptoms of anxiety.
When an anxiety disorder is also present, depression is more severe and is more likely to fail to respond to treatment.
Anxiety disorders appear to be common in people with bipolar disorder as well.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GET HELP?
So you can have fun in life!
So you can enjoy your family and friends!
So you can have better relationships!
So you can feel enthusiastic about the future!
So you don’t have to feel suicidal!
So it is easier to stay away from promiscuity, violence, alcohol and illicit drugs, yes. Even marijuana is an illicit drug that can be very harmful for people with mental illnesses.
WHERE TO LOOK FOR HELP?
Further resources are listed at the end of this presentation.
Be sure to keep a copy handy so, You can help someone you care
about.
TYPES OF MOOD DISORDERS
BAD MOOD
Temporary frustrations which are
normal
TYPES OF MOOD DISORDERS
MILD DEPRESSION
Feeling sad but still able to enjoy family
& friends
TYPES OF MOOD DISORDERS
SITUATIONAL OR
REACTIVE DEPRESSION
RESULTS FROM NORMAL SADNESS ABOUT
SOME LOSS OR LIFE CHANGE
TYPES OF MOOD DISORDERS
MAJOR DEPRESSION
This is serious & you must seek help,
by first getting
a proper diagnoses from a Doctor
ONLY A DOCTOR CAN PROPERLY
DIAGNOSE YOU
TYPES OF MOOD DISORDERS
BIPOLAR DISORDER
(MANIC DEPRESSION):
Periods of mania and deep depression
Bipolar 1 extreme highs and lows and
Bipolar 2 milder highs and extreme lows
SYMPTOMS OF MANIA
unrealistic plans and ideas of what you can do
Irritability
Less need for sleep or going for days without sleep
Racing thoughts, racing speech
Poor judgement
SYMPTOMS OF MANIA
Overconfidence, heightened mood
Aggressive behaviour
Reckless behaviour such as spending sprees and driving really fast
Concentration problems
ANGER
Symptoms that can accompany Bipolar Illness
Headaches
Muscle and joint pain
Sexual problems
School or work avoidance or failure
Symptoms that can Accompany Bipolar Illness
Confusion
Anxiety or panic attacks
Cravings for certain foods or alcohol
EFFECTS OF MOOD DISORDERS
Can make achieving in school difficult
Can cause constant anger
Shouting at people for the slightest thing
Trouble getting along with family and friends
Experimenting with drugs and or alcohol
Starting fights, being a bully.
Facts about Depression & Bipolar
THEY ARE
TREATABLE
ILLNESSES
Causes of Mood Disorders
Traumatic life events
Like the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, abuse, severe neglect, rape, send some people into deep
depression, while others cope with the same problem and move on.
Psychological makeup
A negative orientation to the world plays a role.
Those prone to the illness include people with low self- esteem, very pessimistic, or are overwhelmed by stress
Causes of Mood Disorders
Chemical Imbalance
Brain chemicals like serotonin,
norepinephrine, and cortisol may influence a person’s energy, emotions, sleeping
patterns and eating patterns
Causes of Mood Disorders
Chemical Imbalance
Studies show the most successful treatment of the illness involves
medication along
with counselling, therapy and self-help
CHEMICAL IMBALANCE
Causes of Mood Disorders
Environmental factors:
Traumatic experiences,
a death, severe illness, a divorce, rape, incest or loss of job
can precipitate clinical depression Work conditions
workload, harassment, supervision, discrimination
Mood Disorders
It’s not shameful to have an illness that affects your thoughts and behaviour.
Recovery is not as simple as using willpower.
Millions of people lead normal lives with the right treatment, just like people with
other illnesses.
Mood Disorders
Coexistence of clinical depression with alcohol and drug abuse
“drown their sorrows”
By using alcohol or other substances to reduce the pain or induce euphoria.
This only exacerbates clinical depression
Facts about Depression & Bipolar
A mood disorder is an illness of the brain that affects;
Moods Feelings Behaviour
Physical health
It is a whole body illness
YOU CAN’T CATCH A MOOD DISORDER
Depression and
Bipolar Illness
can be triggered by:
TRIGGERS OF DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR
medical illness,
some medications,
change in health habits,
substance abuse,
hormonal changes, or
stress
IF YOU’R SHOWING SIGNS OF A Mood Disorder
Be your own best friend
Get advice about finding help
Write down your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a journal, and show
an adult you trust.
HELPING A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND
Let them know you care.
Encourage them to seek help.
Know your facts.
Stand by them during their recovery
period.
HELPING A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND
DO NOT take responsibility for making them well. You are not a therapist.
Assure them that treatment will be
successful in time.
HELPING A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND
DO NOT agree to keep their condition a secret,
if he or she is suicidal you must tell someone
immediately.
WHAT IS TREATMENT LIKE?
For major depression
Antidepressants are usually prescribed.
Some talk therapy.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Self help
Suppot
WHAT IS TREATMENT LIKE?
To treat bipolar disorder
Mood Stabilizers are usually prescribed,
Some talk therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Self help
Support groups
WHAT IS TREATMENT LIKE?
MDAM
has a Cognitive Behaviour course for Depression and Bipolar illness which
has been developed along a
self-help and lived experience model
PRESCRIPTION ANTIDEPRESSANT MEDICATIONS DO NOT cause artificial happiness.
DO NOT change someone's personality.
DO NOT “space people out.”
ARE NOT habit forming.
PRESCRIPTION ANTIDEPRESSANT MEDICATIONS
Taking prescribed Antidepressants
or Mood Stabilizers is no
different than a diabetic
taking insulin for diabetes.
PRESCRIPTION ANTIDEPRESSANT MEDICATIONS
Medication
usually produces a marked
improvement in three weeks,
but may require up to eight weeks
for full effect.
Mood Disorders
Give yourself a chance to learn from others.
Taking that first step and asking for help can be very difficult
but it’s important to remember that mood disorders are treatable.
Support groups allow people to privately share their feelings and ask questions.
Provide a safe place where people with
mood disorders are accepted and understood.
“TREAT IT-DEFEAT IT”
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA
MDAM has a youth support group for ages 15 to 24.
This group is facilitated by Peers.
It meets every Monday night 6 to 7:30
regardless of holidays.
YOUTH CAMP
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF
MANITOBA
ATTITUDE
---life is 10% what happens to us and
90% how you react to it
YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF YOUR ATTITUDE
MAKE IT POSITIVE
CRISIS PHONE LIST
Crisis Stabilization Unit (755 Portage)--- 940-3633
Klinic 24 hour Crisis Line-786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019
Klinic Sexual Assault Line---786-8631
Manitoba Suicide Line---1-877-435-7170
Mobile Crisis Line---940-1781
Misericordia Urgent Care---788-8188
Youth Mobile Crisis Team---949-4777
RESOURCE PHONE LIST
Mood Disorders Assoc. of Manitoba--- 786-0987
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba---944-6200
Anxiety Disorders Assoc. of MB.---925-0600
Canadian Mental Health Assoc. (MB Div.)---953-2350
Canadian Mental Health Assoc. (WPG Div.)---982-6100
Health Links---788-8200
Kids Help Phone---1-800-668-6868
WHO CAN YOU TURN TO
NAME ON
CARD____________________
TRUSTED
ADULT___________________
PHONE #________________
SOMETIMES YOU FEEL SO ALONE
THANK YOU
4 Fort Street Winnipeg, MB
R3C 1C4
PH: 786-0987
TOLL FREE: 1-800-263-1460 E-mail: mdam@depression.mb.ca
on behalf of
The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
AND
TINA HOLLAND
