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Overall the number of participants in the study were so overwhelming that one student accounted for less than one percent of the total number of actual people studied. Meaning that even if a few people were off in their diagnosis, wether taken by doctor or by oneself,  that the statistics are hardly swayed by a few people. Overall making the tests still valid and mostly accurate.

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The source details that the vast majority of the data collected not in the meta analysis were collected by self-inventory checks.

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“The meta-analysis included 31 cross-sectional and 23 longitudinal studies published in peer-reviewed journals since 1963 and involving 17,560 residents or interns in North America (35 studies), Asia (9 studies), Europe (5 studies), South America (4 studies), and Africa (1 study). When the results were pooled, the overall prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms was 28.8% (4,969 of 17,560 participants).”

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Medical Students and Students in General in Danger

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Medical Students and Students in General in Danger

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Medical students are becoming more depressed and the number of students actually seen with depression has increased. The overall number of nearly 1 in 4 students is becoming out of hand around many schools.

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Students with many forms of drug, alcohol, etc. addictions when screened and talked to appeared less distressed after the screening.

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Students who were screened were more likely to not exhibit signs of depression than those students who were not screened at all.

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Students feel more wanted when screenings are performed. They can actually express that they are feeling symptoms of depression and can seek help. This is shown by students who were never actually screened to feel more signs of depression.

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“A study that surveyed more than 2,300 high school students in New York state between 2002 and 2004 has concluded that talking to students about suicide , as well as screening them for potential suicidal thinking, is a safe means of prevention.”

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Kimberly McManama O'Brien who is a research scientist with the Education Development Center said that Plemmons’ reaserch “make[s] a lot of sense”. She claims that even a decade ago it was even more difficult for a parent to understand if their child was truly suicidal or not and now with the resources more available it is easier than ever.

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Citing many different reasons that teenagers could’ve been becoming more depressed over time. Mainly those being related to just growing up and not having enough support. Another significant factor could be the influence of social media, especially in women who he notes are more statistically active.

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“For example, the rise in suicide-related hospitalizations was particularly high among teens aged 15 to 17, who accounted for more than half of all the cases. The second highest rise was seen among teens aged 12 to 14, who accounted for 37 percent of all cases.”

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Plemmons believes that many pediatric care institutions should start depression screenings. He claims that the sharp spike in teenagers with depression is “not surprising”. He feels that the screenings could actually catch more teenagers with depression earlier on and help them.

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Virginia Tech had a mass shooting of students in the past. Following this many students became depressed and suicidal. Virginia Tech is trying to be more accepting of the students as a whole. Taking strides and following a model of how to help their students.

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With the description of Virginia Tech trying to help students after the deadly shootings and the student who was punished for leaving school to seek help it is obvious that many students are depressed and in pain but no one school has the answer to the crisis at hand.

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As a student sought treatment at a hospital for serious suicidal thoughts after a close friend committed suicide his university claimed he failed to follow proper conduct.

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“The policy notes that 43.8 percent of 94,806 students surveyed in the 2006 National College Health Assessment reported feeling "so depressed it was difficult to function" during the past year. And 9.3 percent of those reported that they had "seriously considered suicide " during the year.”

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Make sure your child is keeping up their grades in school and maintaining a consistent friend group. Make sure if your child is artistic or creative that what they’re creating isn’t always centered around death (occasional is normal). Finally make sure your child is eating and sleeping on a regular schedule and not wildly out of sync with normality in that regard.

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MHA describes the importance of spotting a teenager with depression. Claiming how many different resources can help the teen out. A common theme being the earlier applied, the more effective it becomes.

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“Adolescent depression is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent surveys indicate that as many as one in five teens suffers from clinical depression. This is a serious problem that calls for prompt, appropriate treatment.”

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Ways to Treat Adolescent Depression (As the Adolescent)

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Ways to Treat Adolescent Depression (As the Adolescent)

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-Making new friends with peers
-Participate in different activities including work or sports
-Join in on organizations and clubs
-Asking trusted adults for help

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Blue means note.
Red means main idea.
Yellow (Orange idk) means quote.
Green means summary.
Purple means paraphrase.
Black means source (except this one).

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As a student it is important to me to keep my mental health up while also making sure my classmates are able to have a healthy mind and a happy spirit.

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Depression rates among medical students specifically hits critical point and is worrying

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Explains risks and statistics on severe spikes in rates.

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Has rates as well as template for treatments.

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Warning signs, treatment options, and education.

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Many things can contribute to clinical depression. For some people, several factors seem to be involved, while for others a single factor can cause the illness. Oftentimes, people become depressed for no apparent reason.

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Screening high risk students vs. not. (Limited survey population).

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Have screenings of students, at risk and not at risk of any suicidal actions, and keep constant tabs on all students mental health. If the student is affected by depression or suicidal tendencies then show that student how to seek therapy or counseling.

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Depression rates among high school and college students are high and not enough is offered in the way of aid.

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Define the problem/history of the problem
Why is it important to me?
What has been tried? Why’d it fail?
What is my proposed solution?