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iMatter-Depression A PartNERSHIP BETWEEN COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HTTPS://IMATTERCOLORADO/ORG

Mental health issues are facing teens all across Colorado. They are real and started even before the pandemic. You may find you are having a hard time dealing with current or past trauma and feel sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, and fear. To help in this time of need, the State of Colorado launched iMatter to provide teens access to at least three free therapy sessions.

Scroll through this presentation to learn more about Depression in teens and the click on the website link above to head right to the site.

DEPRESSION

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Lack of motivation, hopelessness, irritability, and drop in grades.

Source: EHS Counselor office

"It's important to get help so that you don't get to the point of wanting to give up on yourself. If you talk to someone about your depression you can learn coping strategies. Depression can have a harmful effect on your ability to function in day-to-day life.Your Sleep can be interrupted due to depression which makes it difficult to wake up and perform in school." Counselor Dawn Cominksy

Signs and symptoms of depression in teenagers,

Symptoms of depression in teens.

Low self-esteem.

Difficulty sleeping.

prolonged sadness.

Suicidal Thoughts or feelings.

5 Ways to Deal With Depression

Get enough sleep, nourishment, and exercise. Want your mind and body to feel better and stronger in order to conquer the ups and downs of life?

Connect with friends and family.

Only focus on the good things in life.

Source https://kidshealth.org/teens/depression-tips.html

Governor Jared Polis signed the bipartisan legislation, which dedicated $9 million to the program as part of the Polis-Primavera administration’s Colorado Comeback roadmap. The program is funded until June 30, 2022.

Photos by: EHS Jou121