What You Need to Know Depression After Injury
Thanksgiving is an excellent time to teach children about gratefulness. By planning some fun, gratitude-themed games, you can impart a valuable lesson and spend some quality family time together. Get your kids in the holiday spirit by adding a Thanksgiving twist to these classic games. PICTIONARY Want to bring out your kids’ creative sides? Pictionary is the perfect way to encourage artistic expression and grateful thinking. Try adding a rule where players have to draw something they’re grateful for. This will get your kids thinking beyond turkey and stuffing and give them an imaginative way to express their gratitude. Plus, who doesn’t love a good art contest? GUESS WHO? To play gratitude-themed Guess Who?, have each participant write down their name and something they’re thankful for on a slip of paper and put it in a bowl. Then, at the dinner table, have each person draw a random slip and read what it says without saying the name while everyone else tries to guess who wrote it. While Pictionary may get your kids talking about what they are thankful for, Guess Who? will tune them into what others around them are thankful for, too. PICK-UP STICKS Like regular pick-up sticks, the goal is to remove a stick from a haphazard pile without disturbing the others. However, by using colored sticks that represent different kinds of thankfulness — such as places, people, or food — you can make players think outside the box. This will ensure you get a wide range of creative, thoughtful answers whenever the kids pick up a stick. These modified games are great for helping your kids realize how much they have to be thankful for. Use these to spend some fun, educational, quality time with your family this Thanksgiving. ENGAGE YOUR KIDS ON THANKSGIVING With These Gratitude-Themed Games
A bad accident can leave you with more than physical wounds. Depression is painfully common among people who have suffered critical injuries or have been disabled. As a mental condition, depression can make everyday tasks difficult and, in serious cases, can be life-threatening. If you’ve been injured, here are some common signs of depression you should be aware of: SIGNS
• Feeling guilty or that you aren’t worth helping
• Insomnia or over-sleeping
• Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
• Long-lasting feelings of anxiety or pessimism
• Trouble concentrating and making decisions
• Suicidal thoughts or attempts
WHAT YOU CAN DO If you believe you may have depression, tell your doctor. They will ask you some questions and, if you are diagnosed, work to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs. Healthy eating and exercise can boost your mood, and finding someone to talk to (be they a loved one or a therapist) can give you an avenue to share your feelings. Below you’ll find resources that can help you overcome this debilitating condition. RESOURCES • NYC Well: Confidential support, crisis intervention, and referrals to mental health professionals. Phone: 1-888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173 Website: NYCwell.CityofNewYork.us • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Education and mental health support groups. Phone: 212-684-3264 Website: NAMINYCmetro.org/Find-Support
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
If you are suffering from depression, please know that you’re not alone. There are resources and professionals that can help you start the next chapter of your life.
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