Mood Matters: Describing Depression

Understanding emotions can be complicated. This video is meant for young people: it describes what depression looks like, what the causes might be, what challenges might come up and what young people can do to support themselves.

This resource was created by young people and mental health professionals and was developed by the Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression and the Youth Engagement Initiative, supported by the Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre for Child, Youth & Family Mental Health and the Child, Youth and Emerging Adult Program at CAMH.


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Resources for immediate support:
· Find your local Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) or call 1-833-456-4566.
· Call the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text them at CONNECT 686868.
· Call the First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline toll free at 1-855-242-3310 or use the chat box on their website to connect with a counsellor online.
· Call the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 (resource for LGBTQ youth)

[hannahyee]

this was really helpful, thank you. I will be showing to others that i think will benefit from this digestible video on understanding depression

[scatteredseedz]

Hope for the Hopeless

When you look into the dead man’s eyes
You can see all the pain and hurt that he keeps bottled up inside
If you opened the bottle, you would hear the heart’s cries
But he keeps it sealed contained behind lies
In his mind he’s someone that everyone would despise
He’s gotta be a man so everyday puts on shoes too big for his size
He has an image that he can’t compromise
He wears a noose, but pretends it’s a tie
And everyday is a struggle just to get by
He looks up to the sky and asks God why?
But doesn’t ask Him for help cus of his foolish pride
Unfortunately this man is already dead by choosing his own demise
The only thing awaiting him now is Hell where the fire never dies
Burning in the lake of fire forever, surrounded by tortured cries.

But let me tell you about a man on the other side of the fence
He was like the dead man, but asked God for help and now everything makes sense
He cried out to the Lord cus he no longer had room for subsistence
So he pours out the bottle containing his heart's substance
As it splashed on the floor, you could see his life's contents
Everything he's ever done and the man looks up and repents
The Lord came down from Heaven, and told the man, I will be your defense
Took the bottle, filled it with his blood like a sweet incense
Your past is erased, I've paid your penance
You're now a new man no longer with any remnants
The man stood up with a new kind of confidence
His eyes filled with life, burning with a Holy Fire so intense
The mark of the Lord on him, wearing the family crest
Everyday the Lord is with him no matter the test
Keeping him away from every temptation and consequence
His Word a lamp that guides every one of his footsteps
Working for the Lord storing up treasures in Heaven where his wealth invests
So thankful that he swallowed his pride and made his amends
Now he and Jesus are best friends
The Lord is the only one in which the man depends
As his faith grows, their relationship deepens
Living for the promised hope to be with the Lord forever, where Life never ends

In case you haven’t figured out yet, the second man is me
So please listen carefully to my plea...
If you want to be free...
Repent and get down on your knees...
Cus Jesus is the only one who holds the key
To your souls salvation and where you’ll spend eternity

[kelleymcfadden]

Jesus knows exactly what you are going through and He loves you more than you could ever know. I am sharing my best friend's story with you in hopes that you too will find comfort for your weary heart. God bless.


Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey


Family Story
Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day.
My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening.

That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of
a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are.

Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you.

His Story

Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he – like all of us – had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)

He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price]

“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross – because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today!

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon – not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!

“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)

Your Story
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day – What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity – Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son.
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)

We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day – perhaps today – you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon – Are you ready?
“...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b)


“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c)

This testimony has been made into a gospel tract. If you or your Church would be interested in passing them out or if you would like to send a word of encouragement to the family, please go to:

[rosaleegreen]

Do it when I asked you to do something do it when I want you to get up to it what I'm speaking to aknowledge it when I tell you to start writing do it
do not ask why nor be lazy in you're doing for you do not know the opportunity or blessing that you're receiving to bless A lost soul
so be quick to listen slow to speak and come to receive the word of God the master builder now is a season to be merry and Make a Joyful Noise All Ye Lands serve those less fortunate and who are lost and hopeless give them peace and understanding that this too shall pass said the Lord thy God written by an obedient Spirit reading from Daniel's chapter 4

[shivanichhabra]

very nice... Deperation ki vjah se ma bhot pareshan thi fir mne planet Ayurveda ka ASHWAGANDHA use kiya ab meri depression ki problem thk ha

[starbright]

I don't have much faith in cash program. Terrible services in my opinion.

[jocrowx]

Design matters. Will not be using this film.