This TED-Ed learning activity guides students through the explanation of, possible causes, and treatments for depression.
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it’s a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to understand than, say, high cholesterol. Helen M. Farrell examines the symptoms and treatments of depression and gives some tips for how you might help a friend who is suffering.
The activity includes a video, multiple choice and open-ended questions, additional resources to dig deeper, and a guided discussion.
This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.
Describe the interrelationships of emotional, mental, physical, social, spiritual, and environmental health.
Identify the necessity to seek help for mental and emotional health problems.
