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Provide a synopsis of 2 articles in the media regarding mental health issues (see example below for specific format.) These articles must be from February 2023 and/or March 2023 and can only be from the following sources: dallasnews.com, cnn.com, foxnews.com, npr.org, nytimes.com, time.com or dailymail.com.
A synopsis is a one-paragraph summary of the article on mental health issues. It is a paragraph, written in proper form, stating only the main points of the article.
- Only one article may be from each source.
- More than one article can be about the same mental health issue or person but must be about a different subject matter.
- Once I receive the same article from several students, that article will no longer be able to be used. As I receive the assignments, I will post information regarding the article(s) that can no longer be used.
- Use the format below. Include 1 – The name of the article, author, date, source. 2 – The online link to the article. 3 – Synopsis of the article.
Example:
Senator John Fetterman’s hospitalization for depression has raised awareness of the condition. Our medical analyst explains what it is and how it’s treated. By Katia Hetter, March 17, 2023, www.cnn.com.
The article states mental health issues that Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is continuing to receive treatment for depression at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, after checking himself into the hospital on February 15. Fetterman’s disclosure has prompted questions regarding depression. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen states that it is very common to feel down from time to time and that major depressive disorder has specific diagnostic criteria. Dr. Wen states that an estimated 21 million adults in the United States had a least one major depressive episode lasting at least 2 weeks in 2020. Dr. Wen discusses risk factors such as a recent change in life circumstances. Treatment options can include anti-depressant medications and psychotherapy. The federal government last year launched the 988 hotline that provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people experiencing emotional distress.
