A Parent's Guide for Suicidal and Depressed Teens (41 page)

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Authors: Kate Williams

Tags: #Family & Relationships, #Life Stages, #Teenagers, #Self-Help, #Depression, #test

 
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Unexplained loss of energy (or wild variations in energy levels).
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Increased drug/alcohol use.*
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Constant feeling of worthlessness or self-hatred (may be covered up).
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Excessive risk-taking (driving recklessly, alcohol use, sex without contraception).*
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Misuse of sex and physical relationships.
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Preoccupation with death, dying, or suicide.*
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Giving away personal or prized possessions.*
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Family history of depression and suicide.
 
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APPENDIX B:
YOUR LIFESTYLE PROFILE
*
Indicate by circling or checking only the signs that apply to you.
The plus (+) and minus (-) signs next to some numbers indicate more than (+) and less than (-).
Exercise
Amount of physical effort expended during the workday: mostly
Heavy physical,
walking, housework
Desk work
Participation in physical activities, such as skiing, golf, swimming, lawn mowing, gardening?
Daily
Weekly
Seldom
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Your Lifestyle Profile
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