Mrs. Berkovitz, our school’s psychologist, and Ms. Santoriella, a licensed counselor, came in to speak with the 7th grade GEMS girls about some serious issues. Mrs. Berkovitz talked about stress and how it can affect a person’s physical and emotional well being. She did an excellent exercise with the girls to help them relax and reduce their stress. Here are some helpful websites to visit.
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Ms. Santoriella spoke to the girls about the different kinds of eating disorders, as well as self-harm, and depression. She explained what warning signs to look for and how to get help.
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1 anonymous // Dec 16, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I’m very depressed. I used to cut, but it has stopped. I just hate myself so much. I act everyday as if im just the happy girl and have no problems. But, in all actuality I seem to have the most problems around. By no means am I suicidle, but I just dont know what to do anymore.
2 Lauren Meek // Dec 16, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Hi Anonymous,
Stay strong and find people to support you, girl. You are not alone and there are people who have been where you and are willing to help! Don’t give up. I applaud you for stopping cutting and am so glad you are not suicidal. I hope that you have checked out some of the links on our website having to do with depression and self-harm. If you need more help please feel free to contact us directly through our email address, or you can call a 24-hour local helpline that is anonymous at 1-440-953-8255 or 1-440-357-7300. The Warm Line is another anonymous number you can call at anytime just to talk at 1-440-951-1125. Also, 1-800-SUICIDE is a helpline for people who are seriously depressed and have no one else to turn to but there are people there for you! I encourage you to seek help and continue to refrain from self-harm.
3 Jennifer // Jan 21, 2010 at 9:48 am
I really agree with what Mrs. Meek says. You need to find someone to help you with what you are going through. Possibly an adult but if not an adult then maybe a really good friend or someone who is a little older but not yet an adult. We all get sad and depressed at one time or another and there is no need for self-harm because your just putting your life on the line when you should just be trying to get help. Mrs. Meek gave you numbers for help and I would say get help from them also because I know they will. I have thought of self-harm once before because I was going through so much and I could not handle it but I talked to my friends about it and they helped more then self-harm would have. Just talk about stuff do not keep it to yourself. Its not good to do that. Please just stay strong, we here all care!
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