Smith, Pohla. "Pitt Study of Depression Among Teens Finds Associations with Music, Reading." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette [PA] 5 Apr. 2011. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. Pohla Smith, in her article "Pitt Study of Depression Among Teens Finds Associations with Music, Reading", examines the correlations between teen depression and media, such as music and literature. She begins by stating that teens who listen to more music are more depressed, which is very attention-grabbing. She then elaborates, explaining that depressed teens often turn to music and reading as a means to cope with their feelings. She writes in order to inform readers that music and literature can essentially make teenagers feel good. Smith writes to an audience of anyone looking for something to comfort a depressed teen, so depressed adolescents in particular would be interested in reading this article. This article is from the Chandler Library Reference Center, and was originally in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Newspaper articles usually tend to be reliable sources of information. Pohla Smith is a professional writer, and her coverage of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's study on depression and music was detailed and very informative. I foresee myself using the information from this article in my research paper because I want to encourage music as an outlet for depressed teens.

Smith, Melinda, Suzanne Barston, and Jeanne Segal. "Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents and Teachers." Helpguide.org. Harvard Health Publications, Oct. 2011. Melinda Smith (a Yale professor) and her colleagues Suzanne Barston and Jeanne Segal (innovators in the field of mental health), in the peer reviewed article "Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents and Teachers", describe signs, symptoms, and treatments of depression in teens. The article begins by warning readers of how dangerous depression is to teenagers, and then explains in more detail just what teen depression is, what it looks like, and how to deal with it. Smith and her collaborators write to help adults recognize the signs of depression and teach them the healthiest and safest ways to cope with it, both for the teenagers and the adults themselves. They develop this piece for an audience of concerned parents, teachers, and adults seeking to help adolescents they interact with. This peer reviewed article compiles the knowledge from three very accomplished women. Jeanne Segal has a Ph.D., and Smith is a professor at Yale. The article itself is on Helpguide.com, which is a "trusted non-profit resource". It has reliable information, and although that information is similar to that of "Signs to Watch for Adolescent Depression" and "Facts for Families: Teen Suicide", this article goes into more detail on medication for depression and the risks involved in it, it addresses the burden that parents feel from teen depression, and it also focuses on the impact of emotional support from loved ones rather than just clinical treatment. I envision myself using this source to support my positions on emotional support as well as clinical treatments as solutions to teen depression, and to explain the way a teen's depression effects those around them.

"Interview With Gabe Hernandez." Telephone interview. 30 Jan. 2012. Gabriel Hernandez, a teenager who deals with depression and the fairly recent suicide of a dear friend, shares his enlightening and first-hand experiences in a telephone interview. He explains that the suicide of his friend has a significant impact on his own happiness, but that he was eventually able to cope with the loss through acceptance and encouragement from others. The purpose of this interview is to give a teenager's view of teen depression. The audience is teenagers who are depressed or are dealing with the suicide of a friend or family member. This interview describes Hernandez's ways of coping with depression and his personal thoughts and experiences. It is a very useful source, a first-hand account of depression coming from an adolescent who has struggled with it provides a unique and valuable insight. I see myself using this interview as a source in my research project because it will allow me to provide evidence that music and genuine concern can help depressed teens be happy.

Horowitz, Karyn. "Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Teen Suicide." Brown University Child & Adolescent Behavior Letter 25.11 (2009): 1-3. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. Horowitz, a medical doctor, dispels common myths about adolescent suicide in her article "Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Teen Suicide". The article begins like several others, listing the basic statistics regarding the number of teen suicides. It then states common misconceptions regarding teenage suicide and depression, and states why those ideas are wrong. Horowitz then explains real facts about teen suicide backed by experts like Emslie Brent and Fisher Gould. She writes in order to correct what the general public often believes regarding adolescent suicide and depression. She addresses an audience of adults who have adolescents in their care and need correct information on teen depression. "Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Teen Suicide" uses information that may be common in the medical world and presents it in a simple format. It uses credible sources, the information is presented simply and in an informative manner, and Horowitz has medical training. All of this leads me to the conclusion that this is a useful and factual source. I predict that I will use this source to ensure that I can inform the readers of my research project about common misconceptions about teen depression and suicide.

Haacke, Michelle. "Signs to Watch for Adolescent Depression." Austin Daily Herald [MN] 11 May 2011. Chandler Public Library Login. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. Michelle Haacke, marketing executive and writer for The Albert Lea Tribune, enlightens readers in her article "Signs to Watch for Adolescent Depression" on causes of adolescent depression and common symptoms. She starts out by explaining that teen suicide rates haven't risen dramatically, contrary to popular belief, but then goes on to show that the problem is no less serious. Haacke writes in order to inform readers on what to look for in teenagers that could hint at depression, and also gives advice on treatment. Her audience is parents who have adolescent children, as well as teachers or any other adult who has teens under their care. This article is somewhat similar to the article "Facts for Families: Teen Suicide", but it has more detailed information on treatment of depression, and lists some different symptoms. Haacke's main source of information in the article is a child psychologist named Dr. Kathryn Schak. That provides a unique perspective on the matter, coming from someone who deals with adolescents who are depressed regularly. I can see myself using the information in the article to further describe symptoms of depression in teens ands its causes, and it will allow me to gain the perspective of a psychologist.

Fitz, Gregory K., ed. "Survey Finds Teens Experienced Major Depression in Past Year, Less than Half Received Treatment." Brown University Child & Adolescent Behavior Letter 22.2 (2006): 1-3. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. Gregory Fitz, editor of The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter, states in the article "Survey Finds Teens Experienced Major Depression in Past Year, Less than Half Revieved Treatment" that less than half of teenagers who experienced a Major Depressive Episode in the last year recieved any kind of treatment for it. It also examines the correlation between teens who experienced an MDE and illicit drug use. Fitz supports his argument with data from several national surveys conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and The 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Fitz also urges schools, doctors, and psychologists to pair treatment for suicide with treatment for substance abuse. Fitz writes to let people know that those who are depressed, even if they received treatment for it, are much more likely to smoke or use illicit drugs. He is addressing an audience of doctors, psychologists, and counselors whom he believes should be aware of their patients drug usage and the possibility of drug abuse. This is an article from the Brown University Child & Adolescent Behavior Letter, and it references several national surveys to prove its claims. To compare it to the other sources, it is the only one that focuses on drug abuse related to depression. This article comes from a credible University journal, and uses credible national surveys to back up its claims. I predict that I will use this source because it will allow me to show just how negative depression is, because the article describes higher drug use among depressed teens.

"Facts for Families: Teen Suicide." American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. May 2008. Web. 24 Jan. 2012. The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, a national organization, in their article entitled "Facts for Families: Teen Suicide", relay a variety of current statistics relating to suicide as well as a list of warning signs that could hint towards suicidal feelings in teenagers, and recommended courses of action for the parents of teens that are showing those signs. The article begins with disturbing statistics that reveal the magnitude of the issue of teen suicide in America, followed by explaining why many teens are depressed in the first place, and then describing how a parent can tell if their child is at risk for suicidal behaviors. This article was written in order to encourage parents to be aware of their children's feelings and to promote a treatment-based solution to stopping depression. It is written to an audience of parents who have teenagers and need to learn how to know if their teens are depressed. This article gives a logical and very informative description of the symptoms of depression in teens and raises awareness for parents. It also has useful statistics regarding the number of teen suicides in America. No author name is given in this article, but it is still credible regardless because it is a list of facts provided by a very credible source. the AACAP is an official and nation-wide organization. I foresee myself using the information from this article in my research paper because the statistics and symptoms are useful information, and the purpose of this article is raising awareness, which is what I intend on doing.

Baker, Kimberly. "Assisted Suicide Advocates Forget Hope a More Powerful Force Than Death." LifeNews.com. 2 Nov. 2010. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. Kimberly Baker, staff assistant for the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, in her article entitled "Assisted Suicide Advocates Forget Hope a More Powerful Force Than Death" explains to readers that legalizing assisted suicide for the sick or elderly would set a dangerous double-standard and diminish hope in a world that needs is more than ever. Baker develops her argument by first shocking the reader with information on how the Swiss Death Clinic wants to provide suicide drugs to distraught widows of their suicide clients, followed by addressing the reasons people are in favor of assisted suicide, and then explaining why those reasons are not enough to justify assisted suicides. Baker writes to persuade readers that the consequences of legalizing assisted suicide would outweigh the benefits. She writes for an audience of people who may know someone who is terminally ill or elderly, and urges them to show genuine concern for them, and keep their hope alive. This article addresses an ethical issue, and is therefore composed of the authors opinion on the subject of assisted suicide. Baker bases her argument on moral, ethical, and religious values. That doesn't necessarily make the argument less convincing or truthful, and is appropriate to the topic, considering suicide is, for many, a moral and religious issue. I see myself using this source in the final draft of my research project because it supports a message of hope and encouragement, which what I'm trying to support.