GOD’S WORDS FOR TODAY (LK. 21:1-4) GOSPEL: Luke 21:1-4
He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury; and he saw a poor widow put in two copper coins. And he said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them; for they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all the living that she had."
REFLECTION:
Do you know the joy of selfless giving and generous love for others? True love doesn't calculate - it spends lavishly! Jesus drove this point home to his disciples while sitting in the temple and observing people offering their tithes. Jesus praised a poor widow who gave the smallest of coins in contrast with the rich who gave greater sums. How can someone in poverty give more than someone who has ample means? Jesus' answer is very simple - love is more precious than gold or wealth!
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, may I give freely and generously in gratitude for all that you have given to me. Amen.
FROM THE OVCM – INSTITUTIONAL LASALLIAN ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT:
Schedule of Mangrove Planting Brgy. Palanas, Lemery Batangas
Date Departure Time
From DLSL
Planting Time Water Level
Nov. 25 (Saturday) 8:15 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 0.1 m
Nov. 29 (Wednesday) 12:20 nn. 1:36 p.m. 0.3 m
Dec. 5 (Tuesday) 5:20 a.m. 6:26 a.m. -0.5 m
Dec. 6 (Wednesday) 6:00 a.m. 7:09 a.m. -0.5 m
Dec. 7 (Thursday) 6:45 a.m. 7:54 a.m. -0.4 m
Dec. 8 (Friday) 7:30 a.m. 8:40 a.m. -0.3 m
Dec. 9 (Saturday) 8:20 a.m. 9:28 a.m. -0.1 m
All Lasallian Partners who are interested to join should notify iLEAD office in loc. 317 at least one week before the scheduled Mangrove Planting Activity. Thank you.
FROM THE OVCAR – OFFICE OF THE INTEGRATED SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:
1. Thank you very to the Office of the CTIO and PENCIL Inc. for sponsoring the LMS Training for Parents held last Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. In case there will be parents who would need orientation on how to use Canvas, we can direct them to the PENCIL Office.
2. Please be informed that the IS Principal is attending the 2017 PAASCU General Assembly today at Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. Ms. Haidee Angeles is the Principal OIC.
3. In the next two days, Nov. 28-29, 2017, the IS Principal together with Ms. Haidee Angeles will be attending the 2017 Philippine Education Conference with the theme “Achieving the Promise of K to 12” at SMX Convention Centre, Pasay City. Mr. Noriel Navita will be the Principal OIC.
FROM THE OVCAR – GRADE SCHOOL COMMUNITY:
From the Assistant Principal
1. FFI sessions for the 2nd quarter will run until Dec. 7, 2017. Submit the list of attendees to Mr. Dennis Dimaala.
2. On Daddy’s Home Block Screening: Homeroom Advisers, please encourage our students to support this joint project of ISFSA and Cinema Board. Tickets are available at the SAO.
3. On Parents’ Consultation: This will be on Nov. 29, Wednesday, 1:00-4:00pm. In this connection, classes in the GS
will be until 11:20am only. Preschool 2nd session need not to report to school.
Bulletin No.: 062
Monday, 27 November 2017
MISSION VISION
“Inspired by our faith in God, by our Catholic traditions and by the charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle educational innovator par excellence, we together and by association are committed to give quality human and Christian education to all building a
society founded on equity and justice and on sustainable and inclusive development. .”
Room assignment: N1– BB 103, N2 - BB102, K- BB106, G1-BB104, G2- BB112, G3- BB111, G4- BB110, G5- BB109 and G6- BB108
4. Lunch break-proctoring schedule for today:
AREA TIME MONDAY
BG 113 11:20 - 12:20 Ms. Cristy
BG 114 11:20 - 12:20 Ms. Ruby
BB 111 11:20 - 12:20 Ms. Arlene
BB 110 11:20 - 12:20 Ms. Marie
BB 104 11:20 - 12:20 Ms. Tin
5. Looking Ahead:
November 29 – Parents’ Consultation with the Teachers
Dec. 6 – Posting of Honors
Dec. 11-13 – Second Quarterly Assessment
Dec. 14 – Christmas Party
January 8-12 - Intramurals From the GS CLCE Department
Let us thank the Lord for the classes and their advisers who continuously support the “Daily Meal with God” project (Daily Mass Participation).
May you continue to be good examples to other Christian Lasallians. God bless you!
Sponsors for today:
Grade 3 BB 204 Ms. Gina Vergara Grade 5 BB 308 Ms. Maricel Comia Grade 6 BB 403 Ms. Verna Dimaala Grade 4 BB 209 Ms. Raquel Maralit Sponsors for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017:
Grade 3 BB 205 Ms. Daycel Alon Grade 5 BB 305 Mr. Max Bueno Grade 6 BB 404 Ms. Lorna Bagares Grade 4 BB 210 Ms. Regina Arada From the Grade School Mathematics Department
The Grade School community wish the best of luck and safe trip to our Grade 4 Lasallian Mathletes as they leave for MALAYSIA to compete in the 2017 Malaysia International Mathematics Olympiad Competition (MIMO) on November 25- 29, 2017.
1. Reuben Joseph Felix – Grade 4 – BB 210 2. Maru Adrian Robles – Grade 4 – BB 210 3. Aiden Jomeil Bercilla – Grade 4 – BB 310 4. Alonzo Alvarez – Grade 4 – BB 312
We believe in your exceptional talent in Mathematics, please join us in our prayer that our Lasallian Mathletes and the members of the Philippine AMSLI team will be successful in this challenge. May the Lasallian blessing be with you always!
Animo La Salle!
From the Grade Moderators
Room to Room Orientation Schedule
Grade 1 and 2 ( November 27 – 29, December 1)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00 - 10:40 BB 111 BB 112
10:40 - 11:20 BB 110
1:00 - 1:40 BB 104 BB 108 BG 114
Grade 1 ( December 4 – 6)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
8:20 – 9:00 BG 113
9:20 - 10:00 BG 111 BG 112
10:40 - 11:20 BG 109
1:00 – 1:40 BG 110
Grades 4 -6
Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Dec 1
8:20 – 9:00 BB 304 BB 311
9:00 – 9:40 BB 211
9:00 – 9:40 BB 303 BB 212 BB 209
10:00 – 10:40 BB 310
10:40 -11:20 BB 308
12:20 – 1:00 BB 305 BB 302
1:00 – 1:40 BB 301 BB 309
1:40 – 2:20 BB 405
2:20 – 3:00 BB 312
FROM THE OVCAR –JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY:
From the Assistant Principal
1. There are still students who have not viewed their grades online. Advisers are requested to make check if their students have all viewed the 1st quarter grades.
2. Students who have not yet taken the 1st QA are requested to go to the AP office today and tomorrow after the Homeroom period so that you can take the 1st QA.
3. Students are reminded not to engage themselves in promiscuous behavior. Do not let yourself become a perpetrator or victim of scandalous and gross misbehavior.
From the JHS- CLCE Department
Let us thank the Lord for the classes and their advisers who religiously support the “Daily Meal with God” project, (Daily Mass Participation). May you continue to be living examples to other Christian Lasallians. God bless you!
Please be reminded of the proper behavior while attending the Holy Mass. Remember that Jesus is truly present in the Holy Eucharist so, savor the moment and focus on Him.
Sponsors for today:
6:30 A.M.
12:10 P.M.
Sponsors for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017:
6:30 A.M.
12:10 P.M.
Grade 9 LS 403 Ms. Gina Lontoc Grade 10 CMR 206 Ms. Merrylle Marquez
Grade 7 LS 407 Ms. Glyndelyn Ona Grade 8 LS 411 Ms. Fatima Rivera
Grade 9 LS 404 Mr. John Louie dela Cruz Grade 10 CMR 207 Mr. Bernie Jumadiao
Grade 7 LS 408 Ms. Joanna Marie Alarcon Grade 8 LS 412 Ms. Eloisa Pagcaliwangan
FROM THE OVCAR – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY:
From the Assistant Principal
1. On Second Quarterly Assessment: The Second Quarterly Assessment will be held on December 4-6, 2017.
Please be guided by the Second Quarterly Assessment Schedule and Room Assignment below:
Schedule of Second Quarter Assessment of Grade 11
December 4 ABM HUMSS STEM
08:00-09:00 READWRI READWRI READWRI
09:30-10:30 KOMFILI KOMFILI KOMFILI
11:00-12:00 BUSIMATH WORLDREL PRECALC
December 5 ABM HUMSS STEM
08:00-09:00 PERDEVT PERDEVT GENCHEM1
09:30-10:30 SCIPHY SCIPHY DISREADI
11:00-12:00 SOCCULT WRICREA
December 6 ABM HUMSS STEM
08:00-09:00 GENMATH GENMATH GENMATH
09:30-10:30 ORGMNGT IDEASOC GENBIOL1
Room Assignment
SECTION ROOM SECTION ROOM
A11-01 JRN 103 S11-04 JRF 101
A11-02 JRN 104 S11-05 JRF 102
A11-03 JRN 201 S11-06 JRF 104
A11-04 JRN 202 S11-07 JRF 201
A11-05 JRN 203 S11-08 JRF 202
A11-06 JRN 204 S11-09 JRF 203
A11-07 JRN 301 S11-10 JRF 204
A11-08 JRN 302 S11-11 JRF 301
H11-01 JRN 102 S11-12 JRF 302
H11-02 JRN 303 S11-13 JRF 303
H11-03 JRN 304 S11-14 JRF 304
H11-04 JRN 401 S11-15 JRF 401
S11-01 JRN 402 S11-16 JRF 402
S11-02 JRN 403 S11-17 JRF 403
S11-03 JRN 404 S11-18 JRF 404
Schedule of Second Quarter Assessment of Grade 12
December 4 ABM HUMSS STEM GA
1:00-2:00 ACOUNBM2 ENGACAD GENPHY1 ENGACAD
2:30-3:30 INTROPI PHILGOV INTROPI NONFICT
December 5 ABM HUMSS STEM GA
1:00-2:00 PAGSULAT PAGSULAT PAGSULAT PAGSULAT
2:30-3:30 COMMORAL LIFESCI INFOMED INFOMED
December 6 ABM HUMSS STEM GA
1:00-2:00 LIT21ST LIT21ST LIT21ST LIT21ST
2:30-3:30 IDEAPSOC IDEASOC
Room Assignment
SECTION ROOM SECTION ROOM
A12-01 JRN 102 S12-01 JRF 101
A12-02 JRN 103 S12-02 JRF 102
A12-03 JRN 104 S12-03 JRF 104
A12-04 JRN 201 S12-04 JRF 201
A12-05 JRN 202 S12-05 JRF 202
A12-06 JRN 203 S12-06 JRF 203
A12-07 JRN 204 S12-07 JRF 204
A12-08 JRN 301 S12-08 JRF 301
A12-09 JRN 302 S12-09 JRF 302
A12-10 JRN 303 S12-10 JRF 303
G12-01 JRN 304 S12-11 JRF 304
H12-01 JRN 401 S12-12 JRF 401
H12-02 JRN 402 S12-13 JRF 402
H12-03 JRN 403 S12-14 JRF 403
H12-04 JRN 404 S12-15 JRF 404
Please be guided also by this information:
• December 1, 2017 is a regular school day.
• December 7, 2017 is a regular school day, submission of CAPSTONE requirements
• December 11-13 are end-term requirement/academic completion days.
2. On Statement of Account: All students are reminded to check their Statement of Account. Please pay your dues the soonest possible time in order to avoid the hassle and stress brought about by long lines. Students who cannot pay the dues on time may see the FRD Manager for special arrangement at the 2nd Floor of CMR Hall. Those students who paid their dues to any accredited bank should secure an exam permit from the FRD Office. Official Receipt will not be accepted as a substitute for an Examination Permit.
3. On Students with No First Quarter Assessment: All students who have not yet taken their First Quarter Assessment are requested to report to the Assistant Principal’s Office the soonest possible time. Subject Teachers are requested to inform their students about this announcement.
4. On PENCIL, Inc. General Assembly: Please ask your parent/guardian to attend the PENCIL, Inc. General Assembly on November 29, 2017. Letter to Parents regarding this activity will be distributed today through the Class Mayors.
From the IS Registrar’s Office
To All SHS Class Presidents (Grades 11 & 12)
You are required to attend a meeting with Ms. Mitch Reyes (IS Enrollment and Evaluation In-charged).
What: Orientation on the Pre-Enrollment and Enrollment Adjustment Form for 2nd Semester When: November 27, 2017 (Monday)
For Grade 11 9:00 am For Grade 12 1:30pm
Where: CMR 200 (Enrollment Hub) 2nd floor of CMR Building.
Attendance is a must.
FROM THE OVCAR- LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
We would like to inform you that on November 24-29 we shall be joining the 83rd National Book Week Celebration, with the theme “Libraries Take Action: Providing Access Opportunity for All”.
Lasallian partners and students are encouraged to participate on various activities that the library prepared. Please see line-up of activities for your reference. Thank you.
For Grade 7 students and advisers
Please be reminded that the “Book Door Design Contest” will start today November 24-27 while the judging date is on November 28, 2017 at 7:40am onwards. Kindly refer to the distributed guidelines for other details. Thank you.
Free Film Viewing
All Junior High School students are encourage to watch film during lunch break (12:00-1:00;1:00-2:00pm) at the HS LRC on November 28, 2017.
Essay Writing Contest
In line with the celebration of National Book Week on November 24-29, 2017 we will have an advanced ESSAY WRITING CONTEST.
Participants : Grade 9 students Submission of Entry : November 27, 2016 Place : BVM High School Library
(c/o Mr. Edgar Garcia & Ms. Emy Sagbang) Objectives:
1. To instill in the young Filipino learners the love for books
2. To develop among the students essential reading and literacy skills Guidelines:
1. Each section will have one entry.
2. The theme of the essay will be the theme of the National Book Week 2016 celebration, which is
“Libraries Take Action: Providing Access Opportunity for All”.
3. The essay should be written in English (not be more than 300 words) and handwritten.
4. The contestant’s name must be written on a separate sheet of paper and stapled or attached at the back of the entry.
5. First, Second and Third Placer will be chosen.
1st prize = P1,000.00 Gift Certificate 2nd prize = P600.00 Gift Certificate 3rd prize = P500.00 Gift Certificate
6. Awarding of winners will be during the Closing Ceremony on November 29, 2017. They will receive token of appreciation and certificate.
7. The criteria for judging will be as follows:
Organization - 35%
Content - 35%
Mechanics - 30%
100%
Book Hunting Contest
Junior High School students are encouraged to join the Book Hunting Contest today at 12:00-1:00pm for Grade 7&8 and 1:00-2:00pm for Grade 9&10 (HSLRC). Come… join the fun and win exciting prizes!
Please see below the lines/passages from the book that you will hunt.
High School LRC For Grades 7&8
1. “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obligation. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” - Dune by Frank Herbert 2. "When you've put both of your eyes back in, you'll be able to see who's just arrived." – Hermione
3. After taking a boat to Mouse Island, the mouselings boarded a plane to Peru. Once Collette, Nicky, Pamela, PAULINA, and Violet had settled in for the flight, Paulina started to tell her story.
4. I guess I had been looking toward the Encouragement above the TV, a drawing of an angel with the caption Without Pain, How Could We Know Joy ?
5. On each column sat a sculpture of smiling mouse head. On the walls were paintings of scenes from the Great Cat War.
For Grades 9&10
1. "We believe that the best way to help our world is to fix its genetic deficiencies, " Amar says, like reciting it from memory.
2. Don’t they just shine together ? Weren’t they every shade of white and gold ?
3. "I am saying we could both do a better job. I mean, what are we fighting about, anyway? It’s almost like it’s just a habit. It’s not like we hate each other. Right?”
4. « A tale of redemption…holds readers in suspense until the final chapter…i twill test readers’ beliefs in the power of destiny and fate, and how they relate to choices one makes in life. »
5. Together they embark on a frantic hunt through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals, and the most secretive vault on earth…the long-forgotten ILLUMINATI LAIR.
Book Hunting Contest
Grade School students are encouraged to join the Book Hunting Contest today at 11:20-12:20pm at the GS LRC.
Come… join the fun and win exciting prizes! Please see below the lines/passages from the book that you will hunt.
1. Finally we found the chair we were all dreaming of. And the money in the jar was enough to pay for it. “ Caldecott Honor Book
2. But once you know her, Lake Taal can be seductive beyond escape. Believe me… when I first penetrated Taal’s waters, she draw me under her spell.
3. Marvino often heard little kids say, “Those were the coolest toys I have ever seen !” Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
4. Bilib ako kay Raquel. Sa lahat ng aking mga pinsan siya ang aking hinahangaan. Ang kulay ng buhok niya ay iba iba.
May asul, dilaw, at saka pula. Pambihira talaga!
5. Magaspang ito. Mahapdi sa balat. Gasgas ang kahoy sa isang kaskas. Nisnis ang damit sa isang isis. ”Ganito nga ba kagaspang ang mga kamay ni Nanay?” Don Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
6. Dear Santa, I did not throw a crab apple at Mr. Taylor’s cat, even though it might’ve looked that way from a distance. Sincerely, Greg Heffley
7. “Lucy! Are you awake? We’re going to go through that secret door now, tonight. We simply can’t wait.”
8. Harry Potter was a highly unusual boy in many ways. For one thing, he hated the summer holidays more than any other time of the year.
9. Halos mapaiyak siyang nagsumbong kay Hugo. Pero tumawa si hugo at ang sabi, “Huwag kang apurado. Talagang ang magtanim ng puno ng kamatis ay di biro. Konting dilig pa y tiyak na tanim mo’y tutubo.
10.Superpen that transforms Geronimo into… Superstilton!
FROM THE OVCAR – GUIDANCE OFFICE:
1. For Grades 2 and 3 Advisers, Subject Teachers and Students: Big thanks for accommodating Ms. Love Navarro during the 2nd Counselor’s Time held last November 20- 24, 2017.
2. For Grade 4 Students, Subject Teachers and Advisers: Students whose parent/s is/are working abroad will have ANAK Orientation today, 7:40 – 8:20 am at MMR 7. There will be pull-out forms to be provided.
Advisers, kindly instruct the concerned students to bring a ball pen and to proceed to the venue immediately after the Morning Prayer. Please be prompt. Thank you very much.
3. For Grade 7 Students and Advisers: Students whose parent/s is/are working abroad will have ANAK Orientation today, 7:40 – 8:40 am at MMR 7 & 8. Movement in going to the venue will be right after the Morning Prayer. Please bring a ball pen. Thank you.
4. For G10 Advisers and Students:
a. Career Counseling / Assessment is ongoing. Transferees / Returnees who already have their NCAE result may see Ms. Minnie during their free time. Schedule for November 27 – December 1: CMR 204, 205, 206, 207.
b. Please be informed that we will be having a Career Talk on December 4, 2017, Monday, 7:40am-8:20am at BHV Gym. Movement to the venue will be right after the morning prayer.
c. Reservation for SHS will start on December 5, 2017. Details / procedures will be discussed during our Career Talk on December 4. Thank you.
5. Looking Ahead:
December 4 Grade 10 Career Talk
December 4 Seminar of Mary Brennan on “The Link Between Drug Abuse and Suicide Incidents”
FROM THE OVCAR – STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE:
1. On Block Screening of Daddy’s Home 2. Two days to go before the Block Screening of Daddy’s Home 2.
Please get your tickets now at the SAO until 4pm today. Let us support this project of Cinema Board Club and ISFSA. Celebrate an early Christmas with your family and friends and get the chance to win P1000. Thank you.
2. On LTS of Grade 4 – 6 Class Presidents. The Class Presidents of Grade 4 – 6 including our GS SCB Officers shall attend a Leadership Training on Wednesday at the 5th floor of LS Building from 8:00AM to 11:15AM.
Participants are all reminded to please bring the following:
a. small bag with writing materials b. snacks and water
Homeroom Advisers are requested to remind the participants of this activity. Thank you
3. On Division Fun Run 2017. The Schools Division of Lipa City shall sponsor a fun run with the theme “Ready, Set ISO…” on November 30, 2017 from 4:00AM to 8:00 AM at OLAN PLACE, Lipa City. The registration fee is Ph150.00 for teens (ages 13-18) and Ph100 for Kids (ages 5 – 12). Please visit the SAO to secure registration form.
Thank you.
FROM THE OVCM – VOCATION MINISTRIES OFFICE:
All Grade 9 students are invited to join the Search In organization. Application forms will be distributed today, Monday at the PA Room, the former Vocations Ministries Office at 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Here in Search In, you will experience a three-day retreat with God as they say, “Yes to Life, Yes to God and Yes to Search In”.
FROM THE OVCAD – INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES:
Quit Smoking
Smokers are significantly more likely to have diabetes. Smokers are 50 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those people who don’t smoke. The more a person smokes, the higher their risk.
Quitting smoking is not easy. People who have developed the habit over time must work hard to break it. However, many helpful resources exist. Many support groups exist to help people successfully quit. Nicotine patches and gums can also help to ease cravings. While quitting may take some time, it can reduce diabetes risk and improve overall health.
Avoid Excess Alcohol Intake
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, consuming excess alcohol increases diabetes risk.
However, moderate alcohol consumption in people who already drink alcohol may have protective effects against diabetes.
Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol helps the body use blood glucose more effectively. For men, this is no more than two drinks per day. For women, moderate consumption is no more than one drink per day.
If you do not currently drink alcohol, you don’t have to start. A healthy lifestyle is an effective way of reducing diabetes risk.
https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes-prevention#overview1 Medical and Dental Check-up
Date Time Medical Dental
November 27, 2017 09:20 am - 10:20 am 1 BG 111 1 BG 111 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm 9 BM 100 --- November 28, 2017 09:40 am - 10:40 am 9 BM 101 ---
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm --- --
7 LS 107 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm 9 BM 101 --- November 29, 2017 09:20 am - 10:20 am 1 BG 114 1 BG 114
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm 9 LS 404 --- December 1, 2017 09:20 am - 10:20 am 1 BG 113 1 BG 113
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm 4 BB 212 --- FROM THE OVCM – SPORTS AND CULTURE DIRECTORATE:
Culture and Arts Office
South Dance Community Unites (S. D. C. Unites )
You are all cordially invited to watch a showcase of talents of CALABARZON dance troupes on December 1, 2017 . Open house starts at 4:00 in the afternoon at the Sentrum. The show is sponsored by Salindayaw Dance Company.
Cantata 2017
Please join Voices on December 14, 2017 at the Capilla for the annual Cantata Show , Show will start at 6:00 in the evening at the Capilla de San Juan Bautista De La Salle. Everyone is invited to watch and participate on this musical event.
FROM THE OVCAR – LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER:
Professional Reading # 13 Depression and Mental Health by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You
Sadness and grief are normal human emotions. We all have those feelings from time to time, but they usually go away within a few days. Major depression is something more. It’s a period of overwhelming sadness. It involves a loss of interest in things that used to bring pleasure. Those feelings are usually accompanied by other emotional and physical symptoms. Untreated, depression can lead to serious complications that put your life at risk. Fortunately, most people can be effectively treated.
Types of Depression
You can have a single bout of major depression or you can have recurring episodes. When depression lasts two years or more, it is called persistent depressive disorder. A less common type of depression is called bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness. Bipolar disorder involves cycles of depression alternating with extreme highs, or manias.
Specific circumstances can trigger other forms of depression. If you have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), your mood is affected by sunlight. You’re more likely to be depressed during winter, when there’s less sun.
Many new mothers go through something called the baby blues. It’s caused by hormonal changes following childbirth, lack of sleep, and everything that goes along with taking care of a new baby. Symptoms include mood swings, sadness, and fatigue. These feelings usually pass within a week or two. When they drag on longer and escalate, it may be a case
of postpartum depression. Additional symptoms include withdrawal, lack of appetite, and a negative train of thought.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 10 to 15 percent of women develop postpartum depression. Untreated, it can be dangerous for mother and baby.
When major depression or bipolar disorder are accompanied by hallucinations, delusions, or paranoia, it’s called psychotic depression. About 20 percent of people with major depressive disorder develop psychotic symptoms, according to
the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Prevalence
The NIMH estimates that in the United States, 16 million adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2012. That’s 6.9 percent of the population. According to the World Health Organization(WHO), 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. It is a leading cause of disability.
Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health highlights the problem among young adults. From 2008 to 2010, more than 8 percent of young adults between the ages of 18 and 22 reported a major depressive episode in the previous year. When it come to gender, women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression than men.
Symptoms
Feelings of sadness or emptiness that don’t go away within a few weeks may be a sign of depression. Other emotional symptoms include:
• extreme irritability over minor things
• anxiety and restlessness
• anger management issues
• loss of interest in favorite activities
• fixation on the past or on things that have gone wrong
• thoughts of death or suicide Physical symptoms include:
• insomnia or sleeping too much
• debilitating fatigue
• increased or decreased appetite
• weight gain or weight loss
• difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• unexplained aches and pains
In children, depression may cause clinginess and refusal to go to school. Teens may be excessively negative and begin avoiding friends and activities.
Depression may be difficult to spot in older adults. Unexplained memory loss, sleep problems, or withdrawal may be signs of depression.
Causes and Risk Factors
There is no single cause of depression. Brain chemistry, hormones, and genetics may all play a role. Other risk factors for depression include:
• low self-esteem
• anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• physical or sexual abuse
• chronic diseases like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or cancer
• alcohol or drug abuse
• certain prescription medications
• family history of depression Diagnosis
If you, or someone you know has symptoms of depression, take it seriously. Make an appointment with a doctor if symptoms last more than a few weeks. It’s important to report all symptoms. A physical examination and blood tests can rule out health problems that can contribute to depression.
To reach a diagnosis of depression, your depressed mood must last longer than two weeks. According to the 2012 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the diagnosis must also include four other changes in functioning.
These may involve sleep or eating disorders, lack of energy or concentration, and problems with self-image or thoughts of suicide.
Treatment
Clinical depression is treatable. The most common methods are antidepressant medication and psychological counseling.
Most of the time, a combination of both is recommended. It’s important to note that antidepressant medications may take several months to work. In many cases, a long-term approach is best.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/facts-statistics-infographic
