Lindsay Laws (4th hr) April 20, 2016

Berman, Adam. "Teen Suicide Is Preventable." American Psychological Association. National

Suicide Prevention, 25 Jan. 2008. Web. 20 Apr. 2016.
In this research article, Berman touches on the topic of finding ways to detect early signs
of depression in adolescence. The point he is trying to get across is that it is not easy to
predict if a teen in suicidal because of the varying signs and degrees for each person
being tested.
Adam Berman is writing this article through an organization that fights against teen
suicide.
This source is a little bias in the way that it only looks at the self afflicted psychological
problems related to teen suicide. The goal of the source is to explain mental distress at
risk teens face.
This article relates to the Center of Disease controls article by providing information on
the different mental processes a suicidal teen goes through. It explains how someone
thinks and how to help stop the disruptive thought patterns. This source was helpful
because it goes into detail on what people are think when they go through this traumatic
phase.
Cash, Scottye J., and Jeffrey A. Bridge. "Epidemiology of Youth Suicide and Suicidal Behavior."
Current Opinion in Pediatrics. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 21 Oct. 2009. Web. 20
Apr. 2016.
This article has an argument that suicide is caused by big changes frequently through out
a childs life. The main point is to inform the reader on what to look for and how to
prevent symptoms from developing.
Both Cash and Bridge have Ph.D.'s and work for Ohio State Universities Department of
Pediatrics Nationwide Research Institution, and published their findings on a government
funded website.
This source does not show signs of bias because it presents both sides of the argument
through facts and numerical proof, and by using the technical factors of teen suicide. The
goal of this source is to provide information on how one must understand, learn, and fight
against suicide in teens.
This source compares to Lewis First's article. They relate by both giving facts and
numbers in order to give scientific evidence behind the rising numbers of teens with
suicidal incidents. It was very helpful in providing a numerical and factual value in how
many people suicide affects.
D'Archy, Lyness. "About Teen Suicide." KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about
Children's Health. The Nemours Foundation, 10 Aug. 2015. Web. 20 Apr. 2016.

Lyness begins by talking about the aftermath of a suicide and what it does to the community.
The main point of the article shows how a community can get behind a cause to prevent
more from happening.
Lyness D'Archy has a Ph.D. and has his article posted on an organizations website.
This source has a slight side of bias because it is written in a kids website used by parents to
help their child. Its a protective article that teaches parents how to guard their child from the
suicide factors and risks.
Suicide Prevention Information for Teens article relates to this article. They relate by trying
to provide a shield for their children from suicide and depression related to suicide. This
article was helpful because it gives helpful tips into shutting down the beginning of suicidal
thoughts, if caught early enough.
DeLeo, David. "Suicide: Risk and Protective Factors." Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28 Aug. 2015. Web. 20 Apr. 2016.
This article, Scottye Cash explains the main factors behind suicide and how to prevent
each of these factors from spiraling out of control. This readings main topic is how to
create protective buffers from the affects of suicide risks.
This article was posted on a government funded website.
This article does not show bias. It is a government website and is strictly providing
information on the topic.
Epidemiology of Youth Suicide and Suicidal Behavior and this article are related. They
are both government funded and strictly provide information on the topic. It was very
helpful in providing valuable information.
Doherty, Dawn. "Suicide Prevention Information for Teens | Society for the Prevention of Teen
Suicide." SPTS. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 20 Sept. 2015. Web. 20 Apr. 2016.
This article gives information on the different kinds of programs and general information
about the topic. The article also talks about how a person with suicidal thoughts feels.
This article was posted on an organizations website for teens.
This article shows some bias. The bias is found in the way it only talks about prevention
and not the driving forces behind it.
The About Teen Suicide article relates to this article. They relate by trying to provide a
shield for their children from suicide and depression related to suicide. This article was
helpful because it gives helpful tips into shutting down the beginning of suicidal
thoughts, if seen soon enough.
Durik, Jason. "Teen Suicide Warning Signs - Teen Suicide." Teen Suicide Warning Signs - Teen
Suicide. Trouble Teen Help, 21 June 2005. Web. 20 Apr. 2016.

Durik talks explains the different pressures in everyday life that can lead to a persons
decision to take their own life. Its main point is to explain the warning signs and what to
look for when concerned.
This article was posted on a nationwide funded website to help spread awareness.
This article shows little bias. It talks about how suicide can be prevented by using certain
hotlines and websites.
Suicide and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents article relates to this article. They relate by
giving other sources to help someone in need. This source was helpful by providing good
information on how to help someone in need.
First, Lewis R. "Suicide and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents." Suicide and Suicide Attempts in
Adolescents. AAP Gateway, 11 Apr. 2000. Web. 20 Apr. 2016.
This article starts off by showing the growth rate in teen suicide numbers and how now more
teens are at risk than ever before. The article also explains how to handle and approach a
person contemplating suicide.
Lewis First has a Ph.D. and had his work posted on an organizations website.
This source does not show bias. It provides sturdy, strong information throughout the text.
The About Teen Suicide article relates to this article. They relate by trying to provide a
shield for their children from suicide and depression related to suicide. This article was
helpful because it gives helpful tips into shutting down the beginning of suicidal thoughts, if
caught early enough.

Malcore, Paul. "Teen Depression in America Troubling Statistics & Trends." Rawhide Teen
Depression in America Troubling Statistics Trends Comments. Teen Wellness, 21 Aug.
2015. Web. 20 Apr. 2016.
There are several different types of depression that can lead to suicide, and this article
goes into detail about how each of them have different symptoms and warning signs. The
main point of the article is to make people aware of the these symptoms and know when
to reach out and get help for someone in need.
This research article was posted on an organizations page that provides insight to many
mental illnesses.
No bias is shown in this article. This article provides facts and takes no side in the
argument.
Epidemiology of Youth Suicide and Suicidal Behavior and this article are related. They
both strictly provide information on the topic with out taking a side in the argument. It
was very helpful in providing valuable information.