Table of context
1. clarification.
2. Introduction/claim.
3. body/explanation
4. conclusion
5.sources
1. Clarification:
I am in now way shape or form saying that someone with suicidal tendencies doesn't have depression.
The claim I have put forth is that ones own self whom has depression or suicidal tendencies does not necessarily have to have both.
2. Claim: Correlation vs causation
My claim is as follows:
1.A person(s) is not suicidal because they are depressed or depressed because they are suicidal.
2.A person(s) may be one without another, although some do experience both.
3.Correlation does not mean Causation.
3. Body/explanation Defining & explaining
"Suicidal depression isn’t a clinical diagnosis, but it’s a term you may see. Instead, most mental health professionals refer to it as “depression with suicidal thoughts.”
Clinical depression, or
major depressive disorder (MDD), is a mood disorder. While there is not an exact cause for depression,
Doreen Marshall, PhD, VP of Mission Engagement at the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (ASFP), says it can be linked to a combination of factors such as physical brain structure, brain chemistry, hormones, or genetics."
"When someone has clinical depression with suicidal ideation as a symptom, Marshall says it means that they are experiencing suicidal thoughts as part of their overall health symptoms. “However, it’s important to remember the vast majority of people who are depressed do not go on to die by suicide,” she explains."
As stated Suicidal depression is not a clinical diagnosis.
Also stated within the quote "most mental health professionals refer to it as “depression with suicidal thoughts.”"
In other terms, depression can include suicidal thoughts, although depression is not causation of suicide.
"If you have suicidal thoughts you may be experiencing depression, but you may also be suffering from another form of mental health issue. An
anxiety disorder,
bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia, dissociative disorder or PTSD are just some other mental health diagnoses that could cause a person to have suicidal thoughts. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts it is important that you go
speak to your GP. They may then organize an assessment of your mental health to determine if you are suffering from a mental health issue."
within the quote it explains how having suicidal tendencies does not mean necessarily that you have depression.
This quote states: "but you may also be suffering from another form of mental health issue."...
This was written by: Rebekah Connolly
Which their autobiography states: "Since joining spunout Rebekah has focused her studies on how inequalities can impact young people’s access to information, gaining a Cert in Mental Health and Community from UCC, a Post Graduate Cert in Sexuality and Sexual Health from DCU and a Post Graduate Cert in Trauma Studies from UCC."
4. Conclusion: Why I am correct.
In conclusion con is arguing that if you have depression you have suicidal tendencies, whilst in fact that is incorrect, remember that correlation does not mean causation.
While we are on this topic, if you are feeling suicidal thoughts please contact the suicide prevention line which is: 800-273-8255.
Good luck con!
5. Sources:
I'll look at this debate later and vote. While cut short, there should be enough material to grade.
I want to make it clear that I'm the "Card of Play" in Dopls bio
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