Long description

This graphic is split into four sections. The first is titled ‘9 common causes of low mood’ and contains the following: bullying’ traumatic events; falling behind with school work; physical health problems; family history of depression; family problems and arguments; moving school or home; loneliness; friendship and relationship difficulties. The next section is titled ‘Symptoms - mind and body’ and contains the following: frightened, worried or anxious; upsetting thoughts; guilt; lack of interest and motivation; isolating yourself; sad and tearful (these are grouped under ‘psychological’) and aches and pains; self-harm; disturbed sleep; changes in appetite; tired (these are grouped under ‘physical). In next section is titled ‘8 ways to help yourself feel better’ and contains the following: spend time with a friend; avoid drugs and alcohol; keep active; listen to music, draw, read or write a diary; sleep well every night; speak to an adult (parent, teacher or health worker); eat healthily and regularly; plan something to do each day. The next section is titled ‘Places where you can get more help’ and contains the following: charities; books; contact a parent or teacher.