Prompt Asmara was recently diagnosed with depression. While dealing with the depression, Asmara has fallen behind in her studies, isolated herself from friends, and missed several days of school. Write a one-paragraph letter to Asmara that encourages her to make choices that may improve self-image and overall mental-emotional health. The letter should include specific details in the form of facts, statistics, or examples.

Asmara I understand how you feel. I have suffered from depression myself for three decades. Did you know it’s often genetic? Someone else in your family suffers as well. There is help though. Through therapy and sometimes medications, you can find relief. The first step is to know you’re not alone and find someone whom you can talk to. You need a support system. Journaling can be therapeutic as well. Most of the time a person with depression needs to realize why they are mostly depressed and come up with coping strategies to get past this feeling. When you think you can’t get over it- you can. Over 50% of human beings suffer from anxiety and depression at some point in their life. Don’t try to battle this on your own; confide in a friend or adult who you can trust.

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