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Depression

$12.95

Depression is the most common mood disorder in the U.S. and prevalent throughout the world. It is also referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression. This extremely debilitating mental illness consists of repeated and ongoing sadness, loss of interest or excitement in activities, decreased appetite and energy, and inability to concentrate.

This plush representation features a brain with a thought cloud outlined by a silver lining. For families, teachers, healthcare professionals, public health agencies and friends - this is a unique, memorable and useful tool to help educate, spread awareness, and hopefully get more people talking about this complicated and vitally important mental health topic.

Depression brain size is 4.5" x 4" x 3".



The National Alliance on Mental Illness is dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illness. NAMI's alliance of local affiliates and state organizations work in your community to raise awareness, educate and provide support. 5% of your purchase will be donated to NAMI.

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Sizes Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size!
Gigantic (GG) 16-24"
XL (XL) 10-15"
Original (PD) 5-8"
Keychain (KC) 2-4" with clip
Materials Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry.
Packaging Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell.
Safety Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety. For ages 3 and up.

All about Depression

FACTS: Depression is the most common mood disorder in the U.S. and prevalent throughout the world. It is also referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression. This extremely debilitating mental illness consists of repeated and ongoing sadness, loss of interest or excitement in activities, decreased appetite and energy, and inability to concentrate. People with depression are sometimes so fatigued that they don’t get out of bed all day, yet have a hard time falling asleep at night. Depression can cause insomnia because melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep, is derived from serotonin, which is depleted in a depressed person’s brain.

As with anxiety, everyone experiences feelings of sadness from time to time. But with depression, bouts of unhappy feelings may happen for no apparent reason. Clinical depression may be diagnosed if symptoms of depression occur without a trigger and are affecting a person’s ability to function every day. The causes of depression remain unknown. Scientists believe it is related to reduced activity of one or more monoamine neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. This is known as the monoamine hypothesis. Current medication-based treatments for depression are based on this hypothesis. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclics, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed antidepressants. These theoretically work to increase the depleted levels of these neurotransmitters in depressed people. In addition to medications, cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective treatment. In extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy has been beneficial when no other methods have worked.

Unfortunately, depression can lead to self-harm, feelings of worthlessness and even suicidal thoughts. If you, a friend or loved one has suicidal thoughts or feels like self-harming in any way, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
5.0 star rating

My little Brian

Before i write my review i jsut wanted say that Deborah K's message touched my heart and i relate to her, so our reviews may be similar.

I just wanted to start off by saying, the fabric is so soft, however the size is a lot smaller than expected. Now onto the design... The design with the clouds is so touching and relatable. The clouds really help to explain to other people what depression really feels like. I too feel big gray stormclouds follow me around in life. Thankyou GiantMicrobes for making my dreams possible, can't wait to show it to my friends. Also just an FYI its so fun to name your giant microbes, my little depression is called Brian :)

DENISE B.

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Perfect image of How My Depression Feels

The depression brain is for me. The stormy clouds on the brain will make it easier to explain how I feel when depressed to others. I often feel like I have a gray cloud following me through life. The cloud’s silver lining will help me to remember to look for the positive rather than the negative. I am a firm believer from my neurological psychology courses that depression is a brain disease.

Deborah K.

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