“Mental health program helps teens recognise and support peers at risk.” Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2 Dec. 2019, p. 213. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, https://link-gale-com.proxy.libraries.uc.edu/apps/doc/A607210794/OVIC?u=ucinc_main&sid=OVIC&xid=eeaac7f9. Accessed 19 Apr. 2020.
This article is about a program that the University of Melbourne created in order to train students grades 10-12 to know how to handle situations when someone they know is thinking about suicide. The program trains them in how to notice if something is wrong, asking if their friend is ok and telling them to talk to an adult. They said that those who took the training were 35 times more likely to report a adequate suicide first aid than those who didnt take the program.
I think this could be useful for the support factor of the paper because it gives data and experiments with kids so it can be seen as a credible source. I dont think it could be used in the opposing factor because it supports the idea of peer support helping success.
The source could fit into my paper for the reasons why peer support helps guide you to success because it shows how those who are trained and support can help the suicide rates go down. I, however, wouldnt use this in my paper because it doesnt go with the opposing side.
Kunkler, Nancy. “Authentic voice: effectiveness of peer-to-peer community support to promote aging in place.” Policy & Practice, vol. 74, no. 5, Oct. 2016, p. 8+. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, https://link-gale-com.proxy.libraries.uc.edu/apps/doc/A469501861/OVIC?u=ucinc_main&sid=OVIC&xid=1f3924cf. Accessed 19 Apr. 2020.
This article is about a program that the University of Wisconsin came up with, supporting those who are aging and helping with a smooth transition. The program connect older adults who are aging with peers in the community who are understanding of the community culture and and the neighborhood. They are also trained by local nonprofits to provide companionship and link them to integral social services.
I think this article could be useful for the support aspect of the paper because it gives a good detailed experiment that focuses on how support groups help those succeed in what they was to do. In this particular article they just want to help those who are aging transition better and stay where they are. It, however, doesnt address any opposing viewpoints.
I wouldnt use this in my paper because instead of addressing an opposing viewpoint it supports the idea of succeeding with a support group. It could fit in my paper for support my idea.
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