Peer Education Program

Depression

Warning signs of depression
decreased interest or pleasure in most activities
significant weight loss
insomnia or excessive sleep nearly every day
agitation or lethargy nearly every day
feelings of worthlessness
difficulty concentrating in class or at work
frequent thoughts of death or suicide

If you're feeling depressed:
seek out professional help
give yourself time to heal
don't make major life decisions
don't use or abuse drugs or alcohol
reduce the stressful demands you are facing
take time out to think

If you're friend appears depressed:
talk with them
tell them you're concerned
don't blame or judge them
encourage them to seek professional help
don't give up on them
don't ignore the problem

Campus resources:

Cutler Health Center - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
http://www.umecut.maine.edu/

Counseling Center - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
(207) 581-1392 For after hours emergencies call 581-4040
http://www.umaine.edu/counseling/

Public Safety- (207) 581-4040
http://www.umaine.edu/publicsafety/

www.creighton.edu/PeerEd
www.psycom.net

The University of Maine , Orono, Maine 04469
207-581-1110
A Member of the University of Maine System