Hybrid Health Education

In-depth Study Topic

___Depression/Suicide_____________________
DECISION INFLUENCES CHART - Use the sample chart for your reference.
Directions: Use specific quotes or facts to explain how these areas can influence a
persons opinion, either positively or negatively, regarding your topic. Be sure to
parenthetically cite each fact. You must find 2 cited facts per section on this chart.
Influences

Examples

Media (magazines, newspapers,

billboards,

Depression is largely seen by the

general public and mainstream media as a
neuropsychiatric illness with a fluctuating
course that is best described in diseasestate terms such as disorder, episodes,
remission, recovery, relapse, and
recurrence (Busch).

Advertising, TV, radio, videos, films,

promotions, coupons, etc.)

Exposure to more television and other

electronic media during the teenage
years appears to be associated with
developing depression symptoms in young
adulthood, especially among men,
according to a report in the February
issue of Archives of General Psychiatry,
one of the JAMA/Archives journals
(Science Daily).

Technological/Medical Advances
(computer, research studies, new
medicines or procedures, etc.)

Exposure to more television and other

electronic media during the teenage
years appears to be associated with
developing depression symptoms in young
adulthood, especially among men,
according to a report in the February
issue of Archives of General Psychiatry,
one of the JAMA/Archives journals
(Science Daily).
"When high amounts of television or total
exposure are present, a broader
assessment of the adolescent's
psychosocial functioning may be
appropriate, including screening for
current depressive symptoms and for the

presence of additional risk factors

(Science Daily).

Interpersonal Communications
(family, friends, peers, co-workers,
teachers, etc.)

Immediate Risks

Depression can be rooted as a

biopsychosocial disorder and can be
caused to some degree by parenting style
(Science Daily).
The time spent engaging with electronic
media may replace time that would
otherwise be spent on social, intellectual
or athletic activities that may protect
against depression (Science Daily).

Depression can damage social

relationships with other individuals and
interpersonal communications as it can
produce higher rates of irritability and
shifting moods (Bush).
Depression among teenagers can
negatively impact their ability to perform
their responsibilities like in school or
work (Science Daily).

Long-Term Risks

Extended depressive periods can cause

those suffering with depression to resort
to life-threatening measures such as
self-harm or suicide (Busch).
Because of increased exposure to media
among teenagers and youth, (at an
average age of 21.8), participants were
screened and 308 (7.4 percent) had
developed symptoms consistent with
depression (Science Daily).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2395346/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090202174816.htm