WID: 09/25

​Where are you going to look next ? What leads does this source give you?
I’m going to likely explore a publication that is in a different format than what I have
already reviewed; since my first summary is a brochure, I will likely find a book or a web page
next. The source provides me with very factual leads and background information regarding my
inquiry proposal topic.
Source Summary 1
1.​ ​Depression and College Students: Answers to College Students Frequently Asked Questions
about Depression​. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Mental
Health, 2015.

2. The author of this brochure is the National Institute of Mental Health - one center of
twenty-seven that make up the National Institute of Health as a whole. Credibility of this
organization is established as it is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to
diagnosis, understanding and treatment of heath issues and in this case mental health. The
intended audience are college students that are concerned or looking to be more informed when
it comes to depression, suicide and their overall mental stability.

3. The controlling idea behind this short brochure is to answer the inquiries college students
have about depression. This brochure is structured in a question and answer format - with each
section starting with a question such as “what are the signs and symptoms of depression” with an
explanation that follows. The evidence is derived from the credibility of the author being a
medical institute. The author refers to other publications such as websites to further expand on
the topic the question is asking about - these web pages are listed throughout each section of the
brochure. They provide general information and reasonable treatment plans as well as phone
numbers for assistance.
Overall the author of this piece acknowledges that while college is an exciting time, it can
also be very stressful and overwhelming - they remind us that its normal to feel this way at
times. This brochure is generally very fact-based and unopinionated, less about beliefs and more
informative.

4. As stated above, the author does not agree or disagree with other publications I have found, or
include much of an opinion on the topic at all - strictly informational.

5. ​College Students and Depression

Answers to College Students’ Frequently Asked Questions About Depression
“Depression is the most common health issue for college students.”
Supports the inquiry proposal claim of a mental health impact upon attending college.
“Most colleges provide mental health services through counseling centers, student health
centers or both.”
Provides evidence - why would schools have mental health services if it wasn’t an issue
on campuses or the students - they wouldn’t and this proves it is a prevalent health issue at
colleges.

“What Else Can I Do?”

“Get enough sleep. Try to have consistent sleep habits and avoid all night study
sessions”
“Avoid drugs and at least minimize, if not totally avoid alcohol.”
Some of the tips listed in the brochure that are meant to help college students better their mental
health would be difficult to achieve as a full time college student, and would be considered
atypical to say the least.

6.​ ​ At the very least this source would be beneficial in providing evidence that college students
do struggle with depression, and help lay the groundwork in my thesis to explain exactly what
depression is and the different types that can occur. It also lists the types of things that can cause
this to health issue to appear in college students and what can be done to minimize or help treat
the appearance.

Source Summary 2
1. MLA Cite
“Life on Campus: Mental Health America.” ​Mha​, www.mhanational.org/life-campus.

2. Credibility/ethos
The author of this online article is MHA, or Mental Health America, they are a community
nonprofit organization. This organization is invested in those that are living with mental health
and are dedicated to improving the lives of those people. The intended audience is those that are
struggling with mental illness and looking to improve their quality of life. As well as college
students who may be unsure about whether or not they are suffering from mental illness
themselves and would like to gain some perspective. The article states that “College students can
greatly benefit from understanding that a certain amount of stress is normal, but that too much
stress can be unhealthy and unproductive.”

3. Summary: ​The online article contains informational videos about different types of mental
disorders that college students could potentially be suffering from. The author provides statistics
and possible causes and behaviors that can lead to the development of mental health disorders,
including but not limited to; alcohol consumption, and drug exploration. Another idea conveyed
in the publication is that college students struggle to find a balance. Whether it be between a
part-time job, sleep schedule, social outings, or just a healthy lifestyle in general, the article
states that it is a major contributing factor. As a freshman in college, you face a lot of issues that
you would not normally be accustomed to as someone who has been living at home at all this
time. We need to be able to identify when we are struggling and overwhelmed, to sufficiently
help ourselves and seek out help. If you do find yourself diagnosed with a mental disorder, there
are plans and options as well as support resources listed on the website. The article uses logos
when providing helpful tools - because who wouldn’t want to use these to help get themselves to
a healthier and more stable mental health. Pathos is used by conveying an understanding tone to
students who are facing a completely new environment, and compassion for those who may be
affected.

4. Does this voice agree/disagree with others you have found? In what ways?
This article, unlike the article that I previously cited, is more opinion based in content, while still
providing factual responses and evidence regarding the topic of mental health problems. It
includes tips and potential causes for psychological disorders that the previous source did not.
Neither of the sources thus far have been really conflicting in viewpoint, and present more of a
tone of wanting to help those in need of it. The two sources agree that taking care of yourself
properly is important and what can result if you do not.
5. Two or three interesting quotes (make a note of page or paragraph for future reference)
you might use later in your thesis.
“You might be surprised to find out that nearly 33% of college students have taken a prescribed
medication for mental health concerns.”
“A poll conducted by mtvU and the Associated Press in the spring of 2009 reported that 85% of
students say they experience stress on a daily basis.”
- Furthering evidence of prevalence of mental health disorders on college campuses.
“Stress is good if it motivates you but it's bad if it wears you down. Many factors can contribute
to the stress you experience, and this stress can cause changes in your body that affect your
overall physical, mental, and emotional health.”
“​Fatigue, Headaches, loss of concentration, difficulty making decisions, inability to control
anger, increased use of alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes or drugs, increased or decreased eating,
feeling overwhelmed, thinking often about what you need to do.’
- These are symptoms of being overstressed, and can lead to more severe issues such as
high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, cancer, stomach problems, poorer brain
functioning, decrease in immune defenses. They are co- occurring disorders that some
with a mental disorder also finds themselves at risk for.
6. Your Analysis/thoughts -​I would include this publication as a source of information
regarding symptoms and signs, tips to help treat and evidence of what a large issue this is and
why more students should become actively aware of it.

*​ ​Source Summary 3
1. MLA Cite: ​“The Health Benefits of Good Friends.” ​Mayo Clinic​, Mayo Foundation for
Medical Education and Research, 24 Aug. 2019,
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044
860.

2. Credibility/ethos of author/organization:
The author if this particular web page is the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic is a reputable
source given that is a medical organization responsible for the health of individuals, it is
because of this responsibility they have that I believe they should be a trusted source. It
has even been recognized by U.S.News and World Report as the Number 1 Hospital in
the nation - giving it even more credibility.

3. Summary:
While this article written by the mayo clinic is not directly related to my inquiry proposal
topic, it is inversely related. The article goes through and lists the benefits that
relationships and connections between other people can have on mental health and
overall health in general. Having good friends can improve self-confidence and
self-worth, increase your sense of belonging and purpose, as well as boost your happiness
and reduce stress etc. There are lots of places you could meet potential friends, and you
may forget those they’ve had a positive interaction with, such as people through family
ties or people you may have lost touch with from the past etc. The page also lists specific
activities you could engage in to meet new people, like, community events, volunteering,
taking a walk or engaging a new interest. There are also things you can do to hold onto
relationships such as being kind, listening, being trustworthy, and making yourself
available for plans etc. It also seems reasonable that if you have a good support system
that your health is more likely to be better - this appeals to the logos of the article.
 4. Agree/ Disagree
The article disagrees with the general consensus that the effects of mental health from college are
all bad. And it offers a differing opinion by providing the benefits and examples of how friends
lead to better health.

5. Two or three interesting quotes

“Adults with strong social support have a reduced risk of many significant health
problems, including ​depression​, high blood pressure and an unhealthy body mass
index (BMI).”
- This shows that with proper support and a community of friends could help
prevent depression in young adults and adults. Given that colleges have
such strong sense of community and organization etc. it could help improve
and individual’s mental health.
“Friends can encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as
excessive drinking or lack of exercise.”
- In a previous article it was stated that drinking and drug use were potential
causes that can lead to depression - and these friendships and connections
can help people avoid these habits.
“​Investing time in making friends and strengthening your friendships can pay off
in better health and a brighter outlook for years to come.
- Pretty self explanatory
“ You may find potential friends with whom you’ve had classes with in the past,
or been involved with at social gatherings”
- These are both things that would be very easy to do on a college campus.
6. Your Analysis/thoughts
This online article can be used as an alternative viewpoint to the effect that college
campus do not always have negative effects on mental health. That the sense of
community and belonging within social groups and organizations can actually improve
your health .

*​Source Summary 4
1.​ MLA Works Cited entry:​ AbigailJHess. “Massive Survey Finds 1 in 3 College Freshmen
Struggle with Mental Health-Here Are the 4 Things You Can Do.” ​CNBC,​ CNBC, 4 Oct. 2018,
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/04/4-ways-to-be-proactive-about-your-mental-health-in-college.
html.

2. ​Credibility/ethos of author/organization: ​The author is CNBC Make It - which is a

sub-reporter of CNBC, which is a reputable business news coverage source. Make- It is
dedicated to articles specifically about money, work, success and life. While this news
organization is considered to be slightly left-leaning, however that minor bias is not relevant to
the topic of mental health. It is a credible news source. The ethos of this article is also driven by
the sources that are included in the online publication.

3. ​Summary​:
The controlling idea of the piece is that over one-third of students struggle with mental disorders
and it is a rising issue on college campuses - as found by a mass study. And it's not just an issue
in the U.S. - also those in Australia, Belgium, Germany, Mexico, Northern Ireland, South Africa,
and Spain. The most common disorders are major depressive and anxiety. The article includes
statistics and factual information from credible sources including the American Psychological
Association, Mental Health America and World Health Organization. The overall message from
the article is that this is a common issue that needs to be addressed and includes 4 ways to help
yourself ; Don’t self medicate, Be proactive about overall health, Know when it’s time to ask for
help, and to Meet with a professional.

4​. Does this voice agree/disagree:

This publication brings about the new concept of this happening all over the world - not just in
the U.S. - overall it agrees that mental illness is a serious problem among college students.

5. ​Two or three interesting quotes

“The idea that everyone is drinking or doing drugs can give students false ideas about what it
means to be in college. When students use substances they believe to be a normal part of the
college experience to self-medicate, they face serious mental health risks”
- This could be used as an answer/evidence in my inquiry question as to ​why ​this happens
to college students - due to popular misconceptions that lead to drastic behavior.
“But by eating well, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep and making time for friends and
relaxation, students can give themselves the best odds for success in school.”
- This quote provides agreement that eating, exercise and sleep all play a significant role in
the appearance of a mental disorder.
““While effective care is important, the number of students who need treatment for these
disorders far exceeds the resources of most counseling centers.”
 - Even though universities may try to provide tools for dealing with mental issues they are
not necessarily proper suited to do so.

6.​ Your Analysis/thoughts

- This source agrees with the vast majority of the other sources that generally universally
agree with the claim that college decreases your mental health, It also offers additional
potential sources for me to look into like the APA and WHO. It also reminds me to
answer the question of WHY does this happen and potentially add some biochemistry
psychology evidence into my inquiry proposal.

Source Summary 5
1.​ MLA Works Cited entry​:
“Depression.” ​Teen Mental Health,​
http://teenmentalhealth.org/learn/mental-disorders/depression/.

2. ​Credibility/ethos of author/organization:
The author of the online article is an organization called Teen Mental Health .org. The rhetorical
situation that is presented in the article is teen and young adult mental health disorder. This
organization is a credible source because it is solely dedicated to informing us about mental
health by providing information on why it happens. It should also be considered a reliable tool
for information because it is a .org site - which is associated with educational and factual
websit​es.
3. Summary: two or three paragraphs
The controlling idea behind this piece is depression; who’s at risk, how to help, resources, why it
happens, potential causes, other disorders, and how to live with a mental illness if you have it.
The science behind depression is this - it is the dysregulation of brain function that controls our
emotions and moods. Brains continually develop through adolescent years up until the age of
about 25. The article also touches on suicide - which is often a result of MDD (major depressive
disorder), BPD (Bipolar Disorder), Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse Disorder. This source
includes statistics, informational videos, personal accounts/experiences from others, and external
resources if you are an individual that is seeking help. It is quite a large online resource and
provides a large number of tabs and subcategories for someone to explore. In addition to
depression it also outlines the specific illnesses associated with anxiety disorders, mood
disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders etc. Self- harm and its
causes are also addressed on the website. There is an entire tab also dedicated to means of
support, including health professions, parents, friends.
4​. Does this voice agree/disagree
None of my sources conclusively agree or disagree with each other - given that they are mostly
all evidence and fact based. This website provides a good number of statistics and informational
videos. It provides a great deal more of information than my other sources and is slightly
overwhelming. Some of the statistics presented differ slightly from others I have found - but still
offer additional information that I did not have before that can now be used as evidence in my
thesis paper.

5. ​Two or three interesting quotes

“​The statistics are staggering, 1 in 5 young people suffer from a mental illness,”
“globally, suicide is among the top three causes of death among young people (aged 15 to 34).”
“Beyond this genetic component, some people develop Depression following a major stressor (e.g.,
relationship breakup, job loss) or significant trauma (e.g., death of a loved one, abuse”
6.​ Your Analysis/thoughts
This source is a very in depth one - and almost completely floods you with information about
anything you could be wondering about mental health disorders, suicide, prevention, statistics,
risks etc. And can be used as a strong basis for all the general information I will need for my
paper.

*​Summary 6
1. MLA works cited entry:
Eva, Amy L. “How Colleges Today Are Supporting Mental Health.” ​Greater Good,​ Berkeley, 11
Jan. 2019,
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_colleges_today_are_supporting_student_ment
al_health
2. Credibility/ethos of author/organization:
​The author of this piece, Amy Eva, has a Ph.D. and is the associate education director at an
organization called Greater Good Science Center, which offers online publications on topics that
are guided by scientific evidence and involved with expert research of health professionals. Eva
has also been an educator for upwards of 12 years. She is driven by topics such as neuroscience
(the science of the brain and how it works) as well as the psychology of learning - so she is likely
familiar with the topic of mental health and mental illness. The intended audience are those that
are in a position that would be involved with counseling teens that are experiencing mental
illness or other traumas.

3. Summary: two or three paragraphs

This online article controlling idea and main purpose is to explain that colleges and
universities in recent years have made more of an effort to put programs in place and
 create an awareness on campus. Schools are addressing the growing rate of mental illness
by providing new programs, online resources . colleges provide orientations for substance
abuse, free mental health screenings, campus wide courses,programs and initiatives,
integrative coursework and personal video recounts to help make students feel supported.
Not all colleges provide the services for this, but in recent years the dedication to support
students has been made a priority in most cases. The website offers additional statistics.
4. Does this voice agree/disagree:
This article like multiple other sources found mentions that around ⅓ of college students suffer
from some sort of mental illness, generally depression and anxiety - however it is one of the few
sources I have that presents the perspective that the resources college campuses have available
can actually help those struggling with their mental health.

5. Two or three interesting quotes:

“In 2018, ​researchers​ who surveyed almost 14,000 first-year college students (in eight countries)
found that 35 percent struggled with a mental illness, particularly depression or anxiety. “

“Here in the U.S., college students seeking mental health services report that ​anxiety​ is their #1
concern—and it is on the rise.”

6. Your Analysis/thoughts:
This source is likely going to be my last basic web page source, and is one of two sources I have
so far that dispute the claim that being on college campuses decreases mental health and cause
students to develop mental illnesses - giving me opinions on both sides of the spectrum.

*​Source Summary 7
1. MLA Works Cited entry:
Justin Hunt MD, Author links open overlay, et al. “Mental Health Problems and Help-Seeking
Behavior Among College Students.” ​Journal of Adolescent Health,​ Elsevier, 28 Oct. 2009,
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1054139X09003401.
2. Credibility/ethos of author/organization:
This is source is derived from a peer reviewed online journal, which aids in the claim that the
information presented in it is both reasonable and credible. This is because journals that get peer
reviewed go through extensive fact checking, analysis by other authors, and judged on its
relevance as it pertains to a certain topic. As mentioned in a video we watched, 90-95% of
journals submitted for peer review are rejected, due to the rigorous amount of evaluation it is
subjected to. Also, the main authors are Justin Hunt, a certified M.D who is a part of the Division
of Health Research and the Department of Psychiatry, as well as Daniel Eisenberg, a Ph.D. and
member of the Department of Health Management and Policy. The rhetorical situation is the
depression of college students.

3. Summary: two or three paragraphs

This journal was written to review and draw conclusions based on the research found about the
growing occurrence and severity of mental health problems in college students, and college aged
students. In the young adult population in the United States, mental disorders account for nearly
half of the diseases suffered by this age group. Mental illness can impact academic performance,
social bonds/relationships, overall productivity, and the rate and likelihood of substance use such
as drugs and alcohol. Colleges have the resources that are well suited to assist young adults with
mental health during this difficult transition. Other factors, such as demographic and
socioeconomic status have a bearing on a students mental health status, and little research has
been done to compare the risk based on competition within a program or a students workload.
While it is difficult to deduce whether or not there has been a significant increase in college
students seeking help, it has been found that almost complete anonymity contributes to students
reaching out. There is some evidence that suggests that academic performance affects the mental
health of the student population on college campuses. The rising prevalence of mental health on
college campuses would be less concerning if students were receiving the proper and extensive
treatments that they often require, but they do not. Many studies show that a large population of
students at colleges are left with untreated mental disorders. Several studies examine how
psychiatric disorders relate to college attendance and other academic outcomes. Many students
choose not to receive help when suffering from a psychiatric disorder because of financial
concerns, privacy concerns and lack of emotional openness (which is a major symptom of most
mental health issues).

4. Does this voice agree/disagree with others you have found? In what ways?
This publication, in large part is doing exactly what I will be doing in my own thesis paper. It is
preventing textual and statistical evidence to support both sides of the argument about the
prevalence of mental disorders on the rise on college campuses. It uses the sources of other
papers to further this claim and does so with a lot of good information that I will be able to
present in my own paper. So it does not necessarily agree or disagree with any of my other
source voices specifically.
5. interesting quotes :
“​Mental disorders account for nearly one-half of the disease burden for young adults in the
United States, and most lifetime mental disorders have first onset by age 24 years”
“Campuses have many channels through which they might have a positive effect on mental
health. …”Campuses, by their scholarly nature, are also well positioned to develop, evaluate, and
disseminate best practices. In short, colleges offer a unique opportunity to address one of the
most significant public health problems among late adolescents and young adults.”

“Although mental health clearly varies across certain ​demographic and social factors​, relatively
little is known about how it varies with respect to factors more specific to the college setting,
such as academic workload and competition.”

“They found that college students and their non–college-attending young adult peers had
approximately the same overall 12-month prevalence of mental disorders”

“Other studies also find that, among secondary education students, depression and attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorder are negatively associated with academic measures such as grade
point average and verbal test scores.”
- Grades a student receives can negatively impact their mental state

“multiple studies indicate that untreated mental disorders are highly prevalent in student
populations.”
- Mental health disorders could get worse if brought onto college campuses, because they
wouldn’t be getting the effective treatment if it was required.

“They also found that college students with alcohol or drug use disorders were significantly less
likely to receive treatment compared to their non–college-attending peers”
- Evidence of a direct correlation between the presentation or worsening of mental
disorders in college students specifically, as the behavior is inverse of those students of
the same age, but not attending college.

6. Your Analysis/thoughts
This source has proven that it will be very helpful in my thesis, it provides a great deal of
information that comes from a multitude of studies, and favoring both sides of the question my
inquiry proposal topic is aimed at answering.
Source Summary 8
1. MLA Works Cited entry:
Hari, Johann. “This Could Be Why You're Depressed or Anxious.” ​TED​, July 2019,
https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_this_could_be_why_you_re_depressed_or_anxious.

2. Credibility/ethos of author/organization:
The speaker of the Ted Talk is Johann Hari. Johann Hari graduated from Cambridge University
and is an accomplished writer. He graduated with a degree in political science/social science and
written for some of the leading newspapers in the world, including but not limited to the New
York Times, The Guardian and Los Angeles Times. He has written two New York Times
best-sellers, and met with some of the world’s leading experts on the topic of mental health;
anxiety and depression. He has two ted talks; one about depression and one about addiction.

3. Summary: two or three paragraphs:

Johann Hari recounts his own personal experience with depression and anxiety, and how it was
treated by years and years of medication that eventually stopped proving to be effective. This led
him to question why, if you’re doing all the things that you are supposed to do, does that happen?
It is a popular misconception that depression is strictly driven by a chemical imbalance in the
brain, which is true, but it is hardly the only cause. In fact, there are 9. Two are presented in ur
biology, and the majority are factors in the way that we all choose to live. Understanding these
cause provides options for treatment other then pharmaceutical. Homelessness, lack of control at
work, lack of time in the natural world to name a few. One of the main issues leading to the rise
of depression and anxiety is not meeting the standards of our complex psychological needs; for
example, having a future that makes sense, feeling like you belong etc. It is more crucial to focus
on the imbalances in the way we live, instead of the chemical imbalances. A recent study in the
U.S found that 39% of Americans explained that they no longer felt close to anyone in their
lives, Hari describes us as the lonely society. In many cases antidepressants might offer some
relief, but don’t solve the underlying problem. Social prescribing is a growing solution for those
that suffer from depression and anxiety. We have to look at biological impacts as a part, not a
whole.

4. Does this voice agree/disagree:

This video is presented by someone who is delving off his own personal experience and the
information gained from reputable knowledge holders about the topic. Because it is in good part
about his personal experience and less about starting a strict personal opinion - it is largely
unbiased. As is the scientific evidence of the causes of depression and anxiety that are listed in
the video .
5. Two or three interesting quotes
“So far, there is scientific evidence for nine causes of depression and anxiety.”2:20
“We are the loneliest society in human history.”
“Depression is not a malfunction. It is a signal and it is trying to tell you something.”

6.​ Your Analysis/thoughts

This will be a good source for me to be able to use when discussing the non biological causes of
depression, and apply them to college students needs and behaviors on college campuses.

*​Source Summary 9
1. MLA Works Cited entry:
“The Relationship of Level of Positive Mental Health With Current Mental Disorders in
Predicting Suicidal Behavior and Academic Impairment in College Students.” Taylor & Francis,
8 Feb. 2012, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07448481.2011.608393.

2. Credibility/ethos of author/organization:
The following peer reviewed journal is a multi-authored publication. The authors include Corey
Keyes, a Ph.D. and a member of the sociology department; Daniel Eisenberg, a Ph.D and a
member of the department of Health Management and Policy; Geraldine Perry DrPH and RD, as
well as an employee of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention; Shanta Dube Ph.D. and
employee of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention; and Kurt Kroenke MD, CDC
employee. The rhetorical situation addressed is the correlation between mental health disorders
and academic impairment. This publication includes reputable others and outside sources to
assist in claim support as well as in depth statistics as provided by the study conducted.

3. Summary: two or three paragraphs

The period of time when an individual starts and attends college is a stressful time. It is during
this transition that mental disorders start to become increasingly more apparent and prevalent in a
students life. These disorders seem to be on the rise in student communities, in part occurring at
the same time with increased drug use, alcohol use, smoking, academic problems, etc. Mental
health is defined as how an individual feels about their own life and how it is going. Mental
health is composed of social well being, emotional well being and physical well being. This
study included both males and females aged 18-30 of different ethnicities and represented only
those attending college as their sample. The 2007 results show that at the time the prevalence of
mental health disorders was 12.7%. Mental disorders are classified as any depressive, behavioral,
personality or panic disorder. A total of 5.8% of students had considered suicide, 1.4% planned
it, and 0.5% attempted it. The study concluded that depression and anxiety were prevalent among
college students, and that lack of mental illness is NOT indicative of mental healthiness. While ¾
of students screened were considered disorder free, less than half were both illness free and had
flourishing mental health. This leaves nearly 25% of students in a moderate category
unaccounted for.

4. Does this voice agree/disagree:

This is primarily an academic and factual source of information regarding the correlation
between depression and college students. As well as how college influences lead to and co-occur
with mental disorders in college students. It is the first source to discuss that while students may
not be suffering from a mental illness, that that does not indicate a good mental health. This
source does not advocate that attending college is beneficial or harmful to mental health or that it
could potentially improve it, but does not dispute this claim either. It simply reports the evidence
found from the 2007 study.

5. Two or three interesting quotes

“Mental disorders in college students co-occur with increased rates of smoking, illicit substance
use and abuse, conduct disorders, academic problems, and dropout.”

“The prevalence of any mental disorder (ie, major depression, panic disorder, or generalized
anxiety) was 12.7%. The proportion of students classified as flourishing, moderate, and
languishing mental health was 51.8%, 44.6%, and 3.6%, respectively.”

“Rather, and in the same way that major depression consists of symptoms of ​malf​ unctioning,
mental health must also consist of symptoms of positive functioning. As such, individuals with
flourishing mental health must report at least 7 of the 14 signs of mental health “almost every
day” or “every day,” with at least 1 sign of mental health coming from the emotional well-being
domain.”

“This article provides several noteworthy findings. First, mental illness in the form of depression
and anxiety is prevalent among college students, a finding consistent with previous studies.”
6. Your Analysis/thoughts
I like this publication as it serves a scientific source for my paper, it is not a traditional article
and is much better likened to published study results. Therefore, this paper is almost completely
proven statistics and their explanations to accurately show the intent behind the results.

*​Source Summary 10
1. MLA Works Cited entry:
David, Eden. “Rising Suicide Rates at College Campuses Prompt Concerns over Mental Health
Care.” ​ABC News​, ABC News Network, 9 Oct. 2019,
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/rising-suicide-rates-college-campuses-prompt-concerns-mental/st
ory?id=66126446.

2. Credibility/ethos of author/organization:
The author/ source of the video and corresponding article is provided by ABC News. ABC News
is tasked with providing reliable and truthful news. The information given is testimony from
experts on the topic; including Dr. Victor Schwartz, chief medical officer of a nonprofit that aims
to prevent suicides among young people, Dr. Doreen Marshall, vice president of programs at the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Dr. Stephanie Samar, a clinical psychologist, Dr.
Anitha Iyer, chief clinical officer and vice president of Vibrant Emotional Health, and Dr. Jane
Pearson, chair of Suicide Research at the National Institute of Mental Health.

3. Summary: two or three paragraphs:

Studies have shown that while is suicide is a relatively common cause of death in the United
States, it s much higher for college students. Stanford University was recently forced to change
their policy regarding leave to accommodate these newfound statistics. Dr. Schwartz compares
the trends on college campuses and smaller versions of the events that are occurring in society. It
has also been found recently that more and more students are attempting to utilize the counseling
centers on campuses and are really struggling. Suicide rates have increased in every state since
1999 and it is a result of incomplete brain develpoment that controls the regulation of brain
development in those unde the age of 25 years of age. In addition to these biological impacts,
lifestyle choices adopted my college students are also cause for concern, given that college
students are increasingly more likely to experiment with new substances, not sleep properly and
not eat properly. There are also issues and causes that are specific to our ever changing society
that previous generations were not faced with as a risk for depression, such as the loneliness
produced as a result of technology. A student who personally experienced feelings of suicide and
attends Columbia, states that colleges nees to improve their response services when students are
in need, as there may sometimes be lengthy appointment waits. An idea has also been presented
to be able to come up with a system that allows colleges to compare the effectiveness of their
psychological services with that of other universities. With the right changes and efforts, a lot of
these occurrences can be prevented, because “suicide is preventable and mental health is
treatable.”
4. Does this voice agree/disagree:
This voice is very strong in its opinion that suicide is rising exponentially among college
students and that changes need to be made to accomodate these harmful changes that occur on
universities. This sources point of view matches with most of the publications I have chosen to
include, that agree that mental health is negatively affected when young adults find themselves
on college campuses.
5. Two or three interesting quotes:
“Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death across the U.S. population, but is second-most among
college-aged students.”

“Until the age of 25, rational thinking and the ability to regulate emotions and impulses are still
developing.”

“College students today also face challenges that are particular to their generation, such as
greater financial stress and an increasingly digital world that replaces face-to-face connection
and may contribute to sensations of loneliness and isolation.”

“colleges are not always equipped to provide extensive mental health counseling that meets the
needs of a heterogenous student body.” - schwartz

6. Your Analysis/thoughts:
This article presents the standpoint of suicide on college campuses which is a relatively new
view because it is not focused strictly on mental disorders like my other sources. It focuses on
suicide, a common symptom of depression and other mental illnesses.

Brueck, Hilary. “The US Suicide Rate Has Increased 30% since 2000, and Tripled for
Young Girls. Here's What We Can Do about It.” ​Business Insider​, Business Insider,
10 Sept. 2018, www.businessinsider.com/us-suicide-rate-increased-since-2000-2018-6/.