ITU: DETERMINATION
Quality of deciding, controlling or achieving an outcome, firmness of purpose
iGenda 8
Health 9: WebQuest
Answer the following critical thinking questions about Depression and Suicide
Health Stats: Looking at the table below, what relationship is there between risks
of depression and how connected teens feel to their school?
Connected to School Risk of Depression
-Very connected -Very low
-Quite a bit -Low
-Somewhat -Low to moderate
-Very little -Moderate
-Not at all connected -High
What could make someone feel very connected to school? What could make
someone feel disconnected?
-For someone to feel connected to school they probably would have to have
friends, and be involved with activities. For someone to feel uncomfortable or
disconnected at school they probably wouldn’t have friends, and probably
would get teased, or they could be having problems with family and friends.
To understand more about depression follow this link
http://www.depression.com/understanding_depression.html
o Scroll down to Watch what happens and press onto See how depression
affects the brain.
o What are brain chemicals called?
-Brain chemicals are called Neurotransmitters.
o What are these brain chemicals responsible for?
-Brain chemicals are responsible for Emotional State.
o What happens to neurotransmitters when depression happens?
-Chemical messages aren’t delivered correctly between brain cells,
disrupting communication, so they tend to shut down.
o What can be done about depression?
-Medications are used to help open back up, and just to be more
caring and alert.
o After answering the questions, closeout of that window.
o Go to the left hand side of the page and click onto Causes of Depression.
Is there only one thing in a person’s life that causes depression?
-No, there can more than one thing, that can cause depression.
What are the 5 common factors involved in depression?
Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator ITU: DETERMINATION iGenda 8
Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”
Mr. M. Pryor, Facilitator Quality of deciding, controlling or achieving and outcome,
firmness of purpose
Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator World Geography: Poland, Czech, Baltic States, and
Russia
-The five common factors involved in depression are, Family
history, Trauma and Stress, Pessimistic Personality, physical
conditions, and other Psychological disorders.
What does a pessimistic personality mean?
-A pessimistic personality means people who have low self-
esteem, and a negative outlook on most things in life.
o Go to the left hand side of the page and click onto Who Gets Depression.
Are men or women most likely to become depressed? Why?
-Women are more likely to become depressed due to, hormonal
changes by, puberty, menstruation, menopause, and
pregnancy.
o Go back to Who Gets Depression on the left hand side and press onto
Anxiety and Depression.
Why does anxiety and depression occur together?
-Anxiety and depression occur together because, when your
depressed you are lonely, hopeless, and that can make you
afraid and anxious. (which is anxiety)
Is it treatable? How?
-Yes anxiety is treatable, you can go to therapy, take
medication, or even do both. You can take antidepressants,
which can treat really bad anxiety disorders.
Scroll down to Try these simple ways to manage stress and try one
of the Breath Easy or Stretching activities…
What activity did you try? How could this activity help
you to manage stress?
-I tried the breathing exercise, and this would help me
in my stress, because sometime in stressful situation I
forget to breath, and then I get even more stressed and
tend to freak out.
Suicide is the intentional killing of oneself. Suicide affects all kinds of people:
young, old, bright, average, rich, poor, female, male. In the United States, suicide
is the third-leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24. Between
19560 and 1990, the teen suicide rate quadrupled. But since 1990, the rate has
declined.
o Is there any way to tell whether or not someone is going to attempt
suicide?
-I think sometimes there is a way to tell if someone is going to attempt
suicide. Someone could be really negative or scared of things, not very
open, and just sad and gloomy and hates life. That person could also
have family problems, and maybe even hurt them self, like cutting the
wrist.
Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator ITU: DETERMINATION iGenda 8
Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”
Mr. M. Pryor, Facilitator Quality of deciding, controlling or achieving and outcome,
firmness of purpose
Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator World Geography: Poland, Czech, Baltic States, and
Russia
o If we understand these risk factors and protective factors, we can take
steps to further reduce the suicide rate.
-I think we can take further steps to reduce the suicide rates by, being
more nice to people, loving on everyone, and just being there for
people to have someone to talk to and trust. We could also open them
up to God, and have them know that he loves them and feels there
pain, and that He will be with them in all there trials.
o Is there a connection between depression and suicide?
-I think there is a connection between depression and suicide because,
when you are feeling depressed you probably would want to do
suicide because you feel you have no place in this world so why not
die…
Risk Factors
Mood disorders, such as depression, are a major risk factor for suicide
A previous suicide attempt or a family history of suicide
Having both a mental disorder and a substance abuse disorder
Feelings of hopelessness or isolation
Lack of access to mental health treatment
Being influenced by the suicide of family members, peers, or celebrities
Click onto this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide to answer the following
questions.
o What is the most common cause of suicide?
-The most common cause of suicide is mental disorders.
o Name the other 6 causes for suicide.
-The six causes for suicide are, depression, bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia, alcoholism, drug abuse, financial difficulties.
o It is the leading cause of death among what age group?
-People who are teenagers and adults under 35, are the leading cause
of suicide.
o What does Abrahamic religions mean?
-Abrahamic religions mean, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
o What is an offense towards God mean?
-An offense towards God means, sin.
o What does sanctity of life mean?
-The sanctity of Life means, life as holy and held in high regard.
KEEP GOING…THERE IS MORE ON THE NEXT PAGE…
Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator ITU: DETERMINATION iGenda 8
Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”
Mr. M. Pryor, Facilitator Quality of deciding, controlling or achieving and outcome,
firmness of purpose
Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator World Geography: Poland, Czech, Baltic States, and
Russia
World Geography: WebQuest
Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator ITU: DETERMINATION iGenda 8
Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”
Mr. M. Pryor, Facilitator Quality of deciding, controlling or achieving and outcome,
firmness of purpose
Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator World Geography: Poland, Czech, Baltic States, and
Russia
Click onto this link http://www.cdi.org/russia/johnson/7257-3.cfm to answer the
following questions.
Read the following article called, Suicide rates in Russia on the increase
o Russia’s suicide levels are among the world’s highest…why?
-Russia’s suicide levels are the world’s highest because, the economy
was really bad, and the population was growing rapidly.
o What are the differences in the suicide statistics worldwide as to those in
Russia?
-Men are now six times more likely to commit suicide than women
and the age group is 45-54 years old and women most likely after the
age of 75.
o Why do you think suicide rates in Russia increased AFTER the last year
of the Soviet government in Russia?
-I think suicide rates in Russia increased after the last year of the
Soviet government in Russia, because the economy was dropping
rapidly, and the population was growing very fast.
English 9
Lit Terms in Action (Individual)
o ALL answers must be HIGHLIGHTED in YELLOW
Due Tuesday, March 16
Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator ITU: DETERMINATION iGenda 8
Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”
Mr. M. Pryor, Facilitator Quality of deciding, controlling or achieving and outcome,
firmness of purpose
Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator World Geography: Poland, Czech, Baltic States, and
Russia
