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Be Well, Think Well: Depression Social Stories
Everyone feels sad or mad sometimes.
Feeling sad or mad for a long time might be depression.
You might cry more often if you are depressed.
You might eat more or much less than you usually do if you are depressed.
Depression might make you not like to do the things you used to do.
It is important to tell a trusted person or doctor how you are feeling.
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Sometimes I feel sad.
This is okay. I can use tools to feel better.
When I’m sad, I stay active by exercising and moving my body.
I keep myself busy with fun activities like listening to music, playing games, and reading.
I talk to friends and family about how I feel.
I sleep about 8 hours per night. Sleeping too much or too little will make me feel worse.
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It can be hard to watch someone you love suffer from depression.
Depression is when your brain is not functioning as it should. It's like if you have a cold and do not feel as well as you usually do.
Depression may last much longer than a cold because brains are very complicated.
The parts of the brain that make up feelings are not sending the right signals in the right way. It's no one's fault.
Depression can cause people to feel sad, lonely, angry, and tired.
Going to work or school and doing the fun things that used to cause happiness are harder to do, and this may affect relationships.
It is important to remember these feelings are not because of anything anyone else has done.
Try not to make someone who is depressed feel badly about how they are acting.
Try to say encouraging things and include them in your plans. "It's a beautiful day. Let's go for a walk in the park together."
Encourage those who are depressed to get help from a medical provider or counselor when needed.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline is 1-800-950-6264 or info@nami.org. They can help find a support group or provider.
Someone may feel so upset that they feel very, very hopeless. If you or someone you love talks about harming themselves, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
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Other downloads
| Name | Description | Type | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Well, Think Well: Explaining Depression Social Story | A social story about explaining depression. | Download file: Be Well, Think Well: Explaining Depression Social Story | |
| Be Well, Think Well: Managing Depression Social Story | A social story about managing depression. | Download file: Be Well, Think Well: Managing Depression Social Story | |
| Be Well, Think Well: Supporting A Loved One with Depression Social Story | A social story about supporting a loved one with depression. | Download file: Be Well, Think Well: Supporting A Loved One with Depression Social Story |
This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.