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lights Campuses Begin to Ban Page 3 WENDY VANDELLON Electronic Gadgets EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

University of Knitting for Central Florida Relaxation Professor Peter Telep, shown with some of his students in Orlando, Florida, Duke Lacrosse: on October 2, Could it 2002, answers Happen Here? students' cell phones for them when they ring during class tell- ing the caller that the student is busy. KRT Photo by Joe BurbanklOrlando Sentinel

A cell phone, laptop, and iPod. These are school hours. than a quarter last summer. Twenty-five per- all items that most college students use on a While most college students feel that it cent of these offenses were by students using daily basis. But what if they were no longer is disruptive to talk on a cell phone while in cell phones. In England, if a student has a allowed in classes? class, a survey of Rutgers University students cell phone they can be marked down or even At SUNY Brockport many helpful gadgets found that 43 percent felt it was acceptable to failed just by having a phone during an exam, are restricted in class because students often text message. whether they use it to or not. text message, Web surf, or play computer Under Brockport policy if a student has a Also beware of piggybacking off of an games during class. Nationwide, individual cell phone or PDA in hand during a test, it unsecured wireless network. Illinois and professors have banned these items from their opens up the possibility of cheating charges. Florida have each tried an individual and classroom because of their disruptive nature. In England, school authorities have found found him guilty on such charges. It is a crime Some high schools have even begun to con- that cheating on exams has been made easier and the conviction of both men has set an fiscate these gadgets if they are seen during with these new gadgets and has risen by more example for the rest of the country. INDEX MCC Students Competitive in Math and Science CARYL TETRO SENIOR WRITER Page 2 & 3 Rochester-area colleges are CSTEP program aimed at giving concerned about the need to pro- support to minority students in Credible Sources duce more scientists, engineers science, engineering, technology and mathematics. Santos is the Sticking With Jobs You Hate and mathematicians. The short- age in these fields is considered intermediary between incoming a crisis. The United States has high school students and those Page 4 & 5 been falling behind and to change transferring to a four-year college. All in the Family this, there is a proposal to seek She has created a successful con- Reiki: Alternative Medicine federal funds toward a Center for tact system with education leaders Paul Stewart: Teacher Excellence in math and science. in the community, colleges affili- Spotlight Can our community college com- ated with CSTEP, the Outreach pete in these fields? The MCC program and with MCC alumni Page 6 & 7 instructors from the math and who frequently work with her to science departments believe it can get MCC graduates into competi- Mental Health and does. tive math and science colleges. According to Professor Peter John Wadach from the Page 8 &9 Collinge, Chair for the Department Engineering, Science and Physics The Doctrine Reviews of Mathematics, MCC students Department says MCC has one photo by Oleg Zigalenko Students Named to Ail- are encouraged by the mathemat- of the finest engineering sci- American Teams ics department to succeed, assist- ence programs in the country. ed with funding from the college. MCC students won 1st, 4th and most innovative Engineering vided by the MCC foundation. Page 10 There is a voluntary support ser- 6th places in the Intercollegiate Science curriculums. Math and science students have Crossword and Comics vice run by the math faculty which Design Competition held in Professor John Cullen, Chair had a high success rate when operates the Robert A. Fratangelo Portland Oregon. The Society of for the Chemistry and Geosciences transferring to four-year colleges. Page 12 Mathematics Learning Center Automotive Engineering (SAE) department notes that one reason MCC is working hard to supply Depression at the Brighton Campus and Mini-Baja car team placed 46th at for the college's success is the students with the necessary skills assists with the Damon Campus' the 2005 Midwest competition out effort made to improve math and to compete successfully; to help Integrated Learning Center. of 140 entrants, and was the only science education by preparing to raise the numbers of math, sci- Advice and mentoring is a large community college team in the incoming college students. There ence, and engineering degrees in part of the MCC Liberal Arts field. The 2005 National Academy are many scholarships avail- New York state and accross the Mathematics advising sequence. of Engineering magazine cited able, such as the Kissel Biology country. Joann Santos works with the MCC as having one of the best, Scholarship, and many others pro- MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONROE DOCTRINE MAY 12, 2006 PAGE 2 Buy a Parking Pass? WENDY VANDELLON Crime Blotter EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

NTS Buying a parking pass may it would cost $187.50 to seem like a great deal of money park at the meters. Perhaps S for a college student with a permit a parking pass is cheaper. costing $30 for full-time students Even if you drive a second and $20 for part-time. But when car it is only an additional weighed against possible parking $10 to get a parking pass tickets, this cost is minimal. for another car.' Surprisingly enough, many Make sure that park- students opt to forgo the parking ing passes are properly photo by Phil pass and park in the meters or risk displayed to avoid tickets 3/28 the ticket. After all, the parking and also the boot. Fines will be towed. If there are any Grand Larceny meters do have a five-hour limit. may also be contested up to ten outstanding fines, they may also Investigation days after the tickets issuance. But the cost to park at the be sent to collections or prevent A student worker stole meters is $.50 per hour. If the If a student exits the school and the release of transcripts and halt average student were here for five finds a boot on their car all fines the registration process for future cash from the book- hours a day, 15 weeks a semester must be paid by 8 p.m. or the car semesters. store. • 3/31 The Wrinkles in the New Banner System Violation of MCC Policy/ Conduct ASHLEY CHASSE Two facilities depart- LIFESTYLES EDITOR MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ment employees were 1000 E. Henrietta Rd. Banner, the newly installed Students Information Another problem arises when a student drops a Rochester, NY 14623 involved in a verbal System set in effect earlier this semester, seems to be class from their schedule during the course of the Contact Information creating quite a hostile buzz among MCC students. semester. Though the proper withdrawal slip was argument. Editorial Inquiries 585.292.2492 With the newness of the system causing much con- signed and taken to Records and Registrations, for a Advertising Inquiries 585.292.2539 fusion for those used to the old style SIS, there has number of students, the W does not show up on their 3/31 Production Inquiries 585.292.2540 also been a rise in complaints for a plethora of tech- unofficial transcript. According to the transcript, it Motor Vehicle Accident Fax 585.292.3825 nical reasons. E-Mail [email protected] appears as though the students are still registered for Two vehicles collided One such issue Banner has created is gradua- the class. This can lead to many problems when the when one entered the tion conflictions. Recently, many students ready time comes for students to register for future classes Editorial Staff road by driving over the Editor-in-Chief for graduation and having correctly filled and sub- or when auditing the transcript. Wendy VanDellon mitted their Intent To Graduate forms, have been These issues are small matters but it doesn't hurt grass in Lot R. > Managing Editor receiving letters informing them that they have not to look into them, especially with graduation and Chris Bigger 4/3 Business Manager yet fulfilled the requirements specific to their degree registration being an integral part of getting through program and thus they will not be graduating. This college. Making sure the information is accurate is Violation of MCC Policy/ Production Manager is due to an issue relating to the transfer of informa- essential and, if left unnoticed or unchanged, can be Conduct George Burger tion from the old system to Banner. Information detrimental to any student who is directly affected A student was using a Photography Editor that was incorrectly imputed is the reason for this by them. Hopefully these glitches will be resolved Kevin Leas computer in 11-105 to glitch. soon. Advertising Manager view porn. Casey Degon News & Events Editor 4/10 Lifestyles Editor Resources for Finding Credible Violation of MCC Policy/ Ashley Chasse' Opinion Editors JESSICA REGAN Publicity Megan McNeill Source Material GUEST WRITER Unauthorized flyers Brett Barclay were p%t up for a Sports Editor It is essential when writing an edited and updated. Sources from useful for research, many MCC Alicia Accapezzato academic paper to ascertain the wikepedia.com may be difficult students are not aware of the protest'. Cartoon Editor to verify, however, due to the John Eilers-Lloyd credibility of one's sources. Many extensive databases that are avail- 4/11 Copy Editors resources are available to students collaborative contributions to the able through the college's Library. Caryl Tetro when they are researching their online encyclopedia. Another use- Students can access this com- Protest Sherry Lynn Jackson topics. ful site is answers.com, which prehensive collection of maga- Rochester labor unions Chad Fink Among those resources is the cites reputable sources for many zine and journal articles from Alexis Armstrong conducted a protest in web site wikipedia.com, an online of its articles. school or elsewhere. If using Mary Modney front of the college. Circulation Manager encyclopedia that is continually Although these web sites are an MCC computer, select the Library Resources icon to access 4/13 Online Technical Editor the database. Otherwise, go to Pete Bekisz the Library's web site, www. Violation of MCC Policy/ Conduct Adviser monroecc.edu/go/library and Lori Moses - VaPA index of periodical articles select Find Articles. Connect to A student called a staff the database through EZproxy, member a vulgar name. 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MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DOCTRINE MAY 12, 2006 PAGE 3 Are We J-Mac-ed Out? MEGAN MCNEILL OPINION EDITOR R V Don't get me wrong; I don't frenzy. One student said, "I think want to be the person who gets that there are other children that blunt objects thrown at them in are worse off that probably make the hallway for beating up on bigger differences than he did." an autistic kid. I think that the This was the general consensus fact J-Mac raised awareness for among MCC students, and many autism during his 20-point bas- other people for that matter. ketball performance at Greece- The fact is that J-Mac is not Athena High School is great and the only individual with a disor- much needed. But I am exhausted der that has an achievement under by the never-ending media cover- their belt. The News 10 NBC age surrounding this boy who did web site tells the story of anoth- an impressive thing, but no more er Rochester autistic boy with impressive than what goes on at a more severe form of autism The the Special Olympics every year. who started his own documen- Not to mention the fact that he tary chronicling the challenges Glamorization is not getting attention for being he faces with autism. The Special a great basketball player ... he is Olympics web site is riddled with of Eating getting attention for being autistic. inspiring stories of athletes with It is also notable to realize that mental disabilities overcoming Disorders autism does not even impair phys- the odds in sports. ical skills, but instead affects suf- Hey, maybe I'm just jeal- ferer's ability to interact socially JUNE SYLVESTER-WALES ous. After all, Jason McElwain and communicate effectively. It SENIOR WRITER just signed a deal with Magic has nothing to do with physical Johnson's production company for We see it often sitting on news- capability. an undisclosed amount to make stand shelves on the covers of When I was coming up with a movie about his life, he has every woman's magazine: this little article, I decided to ask a book in print, and he will be people what they thought of the appearing on the "Oprah Winfrey 1) One airbrushed, underfed phenomenon that is J-Mac. I was Show." His star is definitely on actress or model. overwhelmed by the amount of the rise, but I am getting a little 2) One headline article on the people respectful of what he did, sick of its brightness. photo by Kevin Leas horrors of anorexia / but worn-out by all the media J-Mac Meets President Bush at the Rochester Airport. bulimia. 3) Five more articles on how to lose weight and look Sticking With Jobs you Hate "HOT" for your man. K. LINDEN SPERANZA Welcome to one of society's ASSOCIATE WRITER greatest contradictions; the land College students often find themselves in torturous work scenarios: JUNE SYLVESTER-WALES of the mixed message media. monotonous burger flipping at the local McDonalds, shelf-stocking at SENIOR WRITER What are young girls supposed to Tops, or pushing cookie-cutter jeans and sweaters on the newest crop of think of themselves? Watch adults pre-adolescent girls at the area mall. Unfortunately, for much of the col- "This is a Pro-Ana website. sections include such statements around them diet themselves into lege-aged workforce, unsatisfying jobs are a fact of life. Pre-grad stu- That means this is a place where as "starving for the other shore", a frenzy; often passing their own dents have little to offer from the perspective of employers and despite anorexia is regarded as a lifestyle "hunger hurts but starving works" eating issues to their children. the valuable intellectual abilities they may have, are often assigned the and a choice, not an illness or dis- and "I will not eat". - Television teaches them that what grunt work. order. There are no victims here." "Thank God I can try and fix they look like and own is far more Maintaining a happy balance between school, work and recreation is (http://www.plagueangel.net/ the outside because I just know important than who they are. a challenge for almost all students, especially when stuck in a less than grotto/) that the inside is beyond repair." A description for the book, gratifying job. Taylor Rectenwald, a 19-year-old Criminal Justice major This is a typical statement from - (screams at sky) on opendiary. Anorexia and Bulimia: Anatomy at MCC is all too familiar with the world of mundane, menial labor. the websites that support anorexia. com of a Social Epidemic, Taylor has been employed at Burger King, Dollar General, and most They claim to be support groups These quotes prove that this By Richard A. Gordon attri- recently, Lori's Health Food Store. Trashy customers, insect authority, to a misunderstood community, to is not a physical disease, but a butes the increase of eating disor- and low pay made her tenure as an associate at Dollar General her least embrace and support others who mental health issue. Pro-Ana sites' ders in society to - favorite work experience. She advises other students struggling with have chosen their addiction over often repeat "this is not a disease, ".. .the changing role of women, jobs they dislike to weigh the good and bad, and to find themselves recovery. The various sites open but a lifestyle". In this misguid- the increasingly difficult transi- another job before quitting their current one. Sam Watts, a 21-year-old with disclaimers shooing away ed way they also show us a key tion from adolescence to adult- graphic design major at MCC, has a plethora of job experiences under potential anorexics that want to ingredient for recovery; that a per- hood, and ironically, the glam- his belt, including working at Best Buy, a movie theater, Toys-R-Us, and learn, along with detractors and son in addiction must want to be orization of anorexia in the mass Virgin Records Mega-store. His least favorite job was at a movie the- those obsessed with challenging healed to be helped. media which has made its symp- atre, where his job duties entailed cleaning the bathrooms. His desire the ideas of these women. Pro-Ana websites are hard for toms fashionable." to earn a reputable history of work ethic motivated him to stick with it. Each site has a similar naviga- the rest of society to understand. People have been brainwashed For young students, bad jobs may just be a necessary evil. tion system that contradicts their But they are not asking to be, over the years to find emaciation disclaimer. They discuss meds, understood, only to be left alone. more attractive than being con- exercise, tips and tricks to hide By using disclaimers the sites will cerned about their health, due to their conditions. Every site has always be online, leaving the per- the role models that are paraded what is called a "Thinspiration" son who is afflicted to decide for before our eyes through television, I'M AR2MD WE"PE GO1NQP HAVETO gallery full of pictures of emaci- themself whether to embrace the PPASSA . ")©U HAVE A TERRIFIC fcfellMfc, BUT ated celebrities and models that print and film. We as a society are THE AINISTRATIOADMINISTRATIONN IISS ISO**®KISO*®.Kg.g , hunger as a lifestyle, or use it as a SOMEONE WITVIA.T LEAST FIVEYEARS encourage these women to con- vehicle to reach out for treatment in danger of valuing more fleeting EXPEKENCE AS A POLITICAL HACK! issues of life to the point of des- tinue on with the "fight". Quote and recovery. ecration rather than what human- ity has previously considered to be valuable. Instead of great faces and bodies, we should value char- Have an acter and integrity. Instead of net- worth and possessions, we should celebrate the heart and intellect of Opinion the human spirit.

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For MCC student Deborah Business. Farley, college has become a Deborah says that the enthu- family affair. Deborah, while siasm and support she has going to school full-time to earn received from her instructors es her degree in Health Information and the counseling center is Technology, also works in the helping her to attain a dream, MCC dental hygiene office and building up the confidence she will soon be a secretary in the needed to believe in herself. Health Information Lab. Her Unable to finish high school, husband Ted, while majoring in she was afraid to return, think- engineering at MCC, works full- ing she would be overwhelmed time as a toolmaker. Their son by the college scene. But it all Christopher attended MCC until became possible in large part transferring to the University because "my family has given of Buffalo; he is majoring in such strong support I truly photo submitted by Farley Family Business and Real Estate. Ted believe they want me to gradu- Front left to right: April Farley, Ted Sr. Farley, Debbie Farley. Jr., who attends Finger Lakes ate as much as I do." She is Back left to right: Christropher Farley, Ted Jr. Farley. Community College, majoring grateful to them and has found in Human Resources, will be that "the family who studies at the table, on couches, and even Farley wall will be holding a new transferring this year to St. John together ...studies together." the floor, with school books, rath- family photo, all five members Fisher. Their daughter April, who Now at family gatherings, er than watching sports or movies dressed in caps and gowns-. also attends FLCC, is majoring in everyone eventually spreads out on TV. It won't be long before the

Many Benefits in Taking Reiki as a Form of Summer Classes Alternative Medicine Campus SHERRY LYNN JACKSON ALEXIS ARMSTRONG STAFF WRITER ASSOCIATE WRITER How do you know when the practitioner's personal will. Events Remember in high school gives you something constructive someone you love is in need of The sea of energy that surrounds when summer school was a bad to do with your time. comfort? What moves you to all living things is directed by May 12 thing? Now you don't have to Sure you might miss out on show compassion in the form of a the practitioner. They surrender have that same feeling when you some great days in the sun, but tender touch or a hug? For most themselves to a higher power and 12 p.m. tell your parents that you're going MCC is air conditioned. For people, it's instinct and the good channel the energy, acting like Cabbages and Kings maga- to summer school. people who lead busy lives, tak- feeling derived from such a natu- water going through a hose. zine available In college, summer classes are ing summer classes are a way ral response is usually shared by The goal of reiki is to pro- Brick Lounge helpful in many ways. Some stu- to raise your GPA one class at a the one comforting and the one mote relaxation, relieve stress, 3 p.m. dents are taking summer classes time. being comforted. aches and pains. The treatments Mural in library to be to graduate early, but other rea- What's two hours a day in This ancient art of touch ther- have garnered controversy over unveiled sons include: interest in a subject, class going to stop you from apy, called "reiki" (pronounced the years by those who question 2-200 getting a hard class over with or doing? Taking summer classes RAY-key), originated thousands its effectiveness or whether or not out of pure boredom. at MCC allows you to be flexible. of years ago. In Japanese, "rei" reiki is a religious or philosophi- 6 p.m. A benefit of a summer class is Classes are still offered at the means universal life-giving and cal ideology. Reception for graduating that they are only five to six weeks Damon Campus, so if you work "ki" means energy. Practitioners The controversy hasn't ham- student artists compared with the 18 weeks of a downtown or close in the area, transmit energy by placing hands pered its popularity or growth. regular semester. Most students you don't have to worry about on or above areas that represent There are many reiki praction- May 17 only take one class at a time so the drive from Henrietta to the chakras-the body's energy cen- ers in the Rochester area who city. And in the end, you'll have ters and gateways. 7 p.m. that leaves them more thinking offer treatments as well as class- a completed class under your aca- Viewing of Skins room. You will not mistake that So how does reiki differ from es. BlueCross BlueShield of the demic belt. Sponsored by Native bio formula for a math problem. traditional touch therapies such Rochester area offers discounts American Club Taking a summer class or two as massage, therapeutic touch, for reiki treatments which cost Forum etc? The greatest difference is approximately $60-75 an hour.

May 19 ASHLEY CHASSE Knit to Stay Fit LIFESTYLES EDITOR 6 p.m. 24th Annual Awards Healthy habits breed healthy here at MCC, it is critical for all of relaxation, such as reading, ments and pattern which create Banquet minds. Healthy minds are able students to have clear and focused sleeping or eating, are now being a rhythm to eases away tension. Tickets available for sale to cope with the stress and pain minds in order to perform at their replaced by an activity once Says MCC student Brittany C, May 12 at Campus of everyday life. With the start best in all areas of life. stereotyped for the old: knitting. "It is much like playing an instru- Center Desk of a new year and a new semester But the traditional methods Knitting is an art which, on ment. Once you get into it, the par with world fades away everything clut- May 21 meditation tering your mind goes away and or Yoga, you become clear." Walking for Juvenile requires Along with relaxation, knit- Diabetes concentra- ting also seems to have a healing tion and element to it as well. As a result repose in of its soothing nature, it can help order to relieve emotional strain the knit- execute the ter may be suffering from. This motions is why many hospitals teach ter- with pre- minally or chronically ill patients c i s i o n . how to knit in order to help take Yet much their minds off their pain. of what For beginners, knitting can makes seem a difficult task. But with knitting time and practice anyone can ease so sooth- into the process. For more infor- ing is the mation on knitting, check out your repetition local craft store for hints, lessons, photo from KRT Media Services of move" and books on how to knit. MONROE COMMUNmr COLLEGE DOCTRINE MAY 12, 2006 PAGE 5 MCC Spotlight Professor: Paul Stuart Fashion Finds Its Way CARYL TETRO to Cell Phones SENIOR WRITER ALEXIS ARMSTRONG Music instructor, Paul Stuart, great composers. In his late twen- ASSOCIATE WRITER recently addressed MCC music ties, he studied voice and with majors with advice on how to suc- all this background, he devel- Paris Hilton Winged out her sidekick, and so did Snoop. Now all ceed in this highly competitive oped a natural flow of compos- around college campuses you see the diamonds on the back of almost field. Stuart teaches voice, music ing the music, to conducting the every cell phone you come across. theory and the history of musical musicians to working behind the Before the dollar tree starting selling the kits to bling out your phone, theatre. His advice to students is to scenes to bring about the event. a Swarovski covered cell phone sold anywhere from $350-$700 on get the necessary skills. The study He sees teaching students at MCC eBay. That's just not going to fly for us poor college students. What's of language, poetry and history as a wonderful extension of that the difference in the Wal-Mart kits and the Swarovski kits? Well about are important to build a strong flow, a natural outlet, to watch a hundred dollars or so for starters but other than that nothing. foundation, then "pursue music them develop and share his pas- photo by Caryl Tetro There are mini kits to all out jewels that will grab the attention of beyond the courses, follow your sion for music and the arts. everyone you pass. dream, what do you have to lose?" An award winning compos- Symphony received the presti- For people with He knew at an early age that er of opera, orchestral music, gious 2004 Aegis Award. small phones putting music would be his life's ambi- chamber and choral music, Stuart Armed with a master's bling on your phone tion. Impressed by the Beatles at is also the Music Director for degree in engineering from the can be a simple task age seven, he began taking guitar Rochester's Equinox Symphony University of Minnesota, Stuart depending on how lessons, and also received training Orchestra and conducts for the came to Rochester to work for artistic you are. on piano and trumpet. During this California Opera Association Eastman Kodak to be near the Then there are period, his main interest was to be in Fresno, California. He was a Eastman School of Music, where those with the PDAs a composer. Pulitzer Prize nominee in 1997 he eventually received his Master and the Sidekicks. Stuart prepared himself for for his opera, The Little Thieves of Music degree. He presently Be prepared to spend that goal, studying scores and of Bethlehem, and a documen- resides in Pittsford with his wife a few more bucks for reading biographies of music's tary of Stuart with the Equinox Karin and daughter Vanessa. more jewels. Putting on the diamonds can Photo ^ 0leS ^igalenko be a long tedious project that could take several hours. Even thought these kits come Hospitality Management Presents: with glue, it is a good idea to buy super glue as a reinforcement just to make sure nothing falls off. But don't just stop at your cell phones, Featured Recipes from Reflections Ipods and just about everything else can be blinged out.

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Ingredients: Directions: 3 credit humanities elective 1 teaspoon olive oil 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, 1 Vi cups chopped onion and cook the onion until golden brown. Season music ability helpful, but not necessary Salt and Pepper to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in tomatoes, spinach 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes and lentils, then pour in water. Stir in basil, instructor: Tony Falzano :. 1 & cups frozen chop cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper and curry 2 cups water powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and starts May 31 2 teaspoons dried basil simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until 1 ¥t teaspoons ground cardamom lentils are tender. • runs every Monday and Wednesday 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2. Transfer the soup to a blender (or use a hand from 6-9:49pm for five weeks Vi teaspoon curry powder held blender) and blend until smooth before serving. For more information call 820-4981 or contact Tom Fittipaldi The Harry Potter Roundtable Tuesday, May 16 3:30pm in Monroe A&B Discussion about Harry Potter books and movies and viewing of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire afterward

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For more information contact ki-Fi/Fantasy club at 292-M MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONROE DOCTRINE MAY 12, 2006 PAGE 6 RED FLAGS OF AWARI EATING DISORDERS: Pressure To Fit An Illusion JESSICA CROUGH STAFF WRITER Mirror, Mirror on.the wall who is the thin- that presently are or will surface in the future. nest of them all? A pretty girl stands in front A great deal of research has recently been con- of a mirror pinching the sides of her abdomen centrated on the family dynamics behind those and hips, frowning disdainfully at what she per- with eating disorders. Anorexics tend to come ceives her unsatisfactory reflection. The power from homes where the parent's desire to guide of the mirror has a tightening grip on a scary and control is almost overbearing. These fami- percentage of the population, diminishing their lies are overprotective and stern. Bulimics on self esteem and worth. America has created the other hand, come from chaotic families its very own grim fairy-tale, with unrealistic where stress is high, the parents are expectations and dangerous escapes of reality detached and place a large emphasis through eating disorders. Between 2%-6% of on attractiveness and/or physical people in America are estimated to have yield- fitness. ed themselves to the seriously dangerous dis- The motivation behind these eases, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. It behaviors is strikingly different. is important to realize that bulimia nervosa and Anorexics desire to be in control, anorexia nervosa are not always simply about and they also reject their being thin nor are they necessarily caused by femininity. Nobody can the same things. There are many variables make them eat, it is within a person's life that take part in fostering completely their decision an individual's inappropriate behavior. to starve, and through that It is obvious that there is an every growing they are able to make their epidemic among people and their relationship body look more masculine with food. As defined in the Diagnostic and due to the loss of fatty Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, "Eating tissues. Anorexia nervosa disorders are characterized by severe distur- is most prevalent among bances in eating behavior." What this basically Caucasian females, with means is that there are dramatic inconsisten- behaviors beginning to cies to the amount of food a person eats, the occur in the teens. They all photos by Oleg Zigalenko amount of time it takes for them to consume it tend to have dependant and how often they actually eat at all. In indus- and anxious personalities trialized societies where the media glamorizes and are perfectionist. What To Look For, thin bodies as being ideal, eating disorders are Most cannot understand most common among the upper middle class. what an individual gains How To Help However, current research has indicated that from harming their body JESSICA CROUGH eating disorders are being found across the in such a way with food. STAFF WRITER board of economic groups. There is some con- The eating disorder is fusion as to what sets anorexia nervosa apart an outward manifestation Avoiding or ignoring the problem will not help! from bulimia nervosa. These are two distinctly of an underlying issue The spread of eating disorders is like that of a wild different diseases, but both have devastating the person is battling fire being fanned on a hot, dry day in California. The effects on a person physically as well as men- with internally; the occurrence is increasing so much it could be considered tally. practice of bulimia epidemic. Help slow its momentum and bring it to a halt. If a person refuses to maintain a minimally and/or anorexia gives With this check list, keep your eye out for peculiar behav- normal body weight they are considered to be them a false sense of iors of loved ones you suspect may have an eating disor- anorexic. However, bulimia nervosa is charac- control in their life. der. Rest assured that you are doing a wonderful thing terized by repeated episodes of binge eating Bulimics, like anorexics through inquiring about more information. followed by improper actions to compensate a have unrealistic standards. • Learn as much information as you can about eating large caloric in take. Both types are obsessed in The stress of not achieving disorder. A wealth of knowledge on these topics can be their pursuit of thinness. those standards is relieved through found in books, articles and brochures. The society we live in constantly reinforces binge-purge episodes when they lose • Know your information. Cover your bases, and rule that happiness and success come from being control. There is no specific racial, or out any room for inaccuracies that could be used by your thin; it is as if a person cannot attain the first ethnic group that this disease effects, friend to deter you're questioning. Learn the differences two goals without being lean. Sociological occurring in people during their late teens to between facts and myth's about weight, nutrition, and and psychological environmental conditions early twenties. Moodiness and impulsiveness exercise. have a major impact on individuals, making along with a low tolerance for conflict are • Be Honest. Have an open discussion explain your those under an anomaly of circumstances more evident within the personalities of bulimics. concerns with the person having problems with food and inclined to be at risk for succumbing to one of Other factors that can be a pre-curser to eating struggling with their body image. these disorders. disorders such as the above are sexual abuse, • Tough Love. Be caring and firm. When you care Family relationships are a strong predictor physical abuse, and domineering or controlling about your friend you don't allow them to manipulate you. of the possibility of eating disorder symptoms relationships. Your friend must be responsible for their actions and the consequences of them. Avoid making rules, promises, or expectations that you do not intend to uphold. For exam- Studies Prove Link Between ple, "I promise I will not tell anyone," or, "If you do this one more time I will never talk to you again!" Genetics and Anorexia • Compliment your friend. Let them know what a won- KELLI SMITH derful personality they have, their successes, or accom- STAFF WRITER plishments. Remind your friend that "true beauty" is not Most have heard of anorexia nervosa, and many have skin deep. seen firsthand the ravaging consequences, the extreme measures • Be a good role model in regard to sensible eating, some will take in their desire to become and remain as thin as television, exercise and self acceptance. cinema and advertising would have us believe we should be. • Tell someone. The best chance a person has at work- Although the disease has often been linked to psychological disturbances and social ing through their issues with eating is in the beginning pressure that create a highly distorted body image, more recent research stakes the stages. Don't wait until the situation gets out of hand claim that the disease is not a choice but a genetically inherited predisposition. before you seek support and help for your friend. According to Tim Whitmire of The Associated Press, a study performed by the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill and Sweden's Karolinska Institute concluded that, through their study of both identical and fraternal twins, 56% of the liability for developing anorexia nervosa is caused by genetics, while the remaining percentage sug- check out the back gests an environmental influence. This would indicate that anorexia is not a conscious cover for information decision that can be changed simply by "eating more," but a biological disorder, and that perhaps in the future, patients, parents, and insurance companies refusing to fund on Depression treatment will come to see the debilitating disease for its true complexity. MONROE COMMUNriY COLLEGE DOCTRINE MAY 12, 2006 PAGE 7 ENESS FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

SELF INJURY: a cry for help WAYS TO COPE AND GET HELP

ERIN MAHONEY THE BENEFITS OF JOURNALING ASSOCIATE WRITER JUNE SYLVESTER-WALES SENIOR WRITER Do you know someone who control, although due to the fact hurts themselves? What do you that self injury can be addictive, Journals can be your best know about self injury? it often backfires and leaves the confidant, therapist, con- According to a self injury person feeling out of control of fessor and friend in times treatment center, self injury can their impulses to hurt themself. of confusion, elation, tran- be defined as deliberate, repeti- The addictive and impulsive scendence and need. It is tive, and impulsive damage to nature of self injury is a major always there with a blank, oneself without the intent of sui- reason why this unhealthy habit, open, objective page, mirror- cide. "\ which provides only temporary ing thoughts back in a very What motivates people to relief, can become so danger- unique and satisfying way. cause harm to their own bodies? ous. People who deliberately Journal advocates like What drives people to partake in hurt themself frequently cause myself are not alone in this this act that is often perceived as greater harm and damage to their opinion either. University very "twisted" and crazy? bodies than they intended prior of Texas psychologist and Self injury is a coping mecha- to acting. Self injury can cause researcher James Pennebaker nism used to deal with or get relief permanent scars or other irrep- contends that regular jour- from uncomfortable or painful arable damage to one's body. naiing strengthens immune feelings, such as anxiety, depres- Although this is not the typical cells, called T-lymphocytes. sion, anger, shame, guilt, lone- case, self injury can also lead Other research indicates that liness, and so on. Emptiness is to actual suicide attempts over journaling can relieve symp- another painful emotion people time, even if there was no initial toms of asthma and arthri- who hurt themselves often experi- intent in ending one's life. More tis. Pennebaker believes ence. They feel nothing but emp- commonly, self injury is seen as that writing about stressful tiness inside; no emotions, good means of survival. events helps you come to or bad. These people say that self If you or someone you know terms with them, which can injury helps them to feel some- is struggling with self injury, reduce the effect of these thing. Often the self injurer finds please recognize this is a serious There is an old adage that tells stressors on your physical health. it very difficult or impossible to problem, and usually indicative us to "get it off your chest". It's (http://psychcentral.com/library/ express or deal with these emo- of a larger underlying psycholog- an expression that still rings true journaling.htm) today, especially in light of reliev- tions in healthier ways. ical condition. Help and support Professionals suggest taking ing stress in our lives. Journals Self injury can also be used is readily available for anyone about 20 minutes a day to jot down have served over the centuries as as a means of feeling more in in need. your thoughts, free of distrac- historical documents, scientific tions like grammar and punctua- evidence and even as best sell- tion. Write in privacy, write how er reading to the masses. Today you feel, write whatever comes to internet bloggers publicly air their mind and see where it takes you. thoughts for the entire world to In doing so you may find your way see. But have you ever considered to enlightenment, more self aware- BIPOLAR DISORDER: the health benefits of writing and ness and even good health! a roller coaster ride keeping a journal? of emotions WHERE TO GO FOR HELP JESSICA CROUGH CARYL TETRO STAFF WRITER SENIOR WRITER Trying to juggle classes, home family responsibilities and/or a job can An out of control roller elevated mood that is persistent "be overwhelming. Such multi4asking coaster ride set on the highest in its nature. Looking in as an makes it difficult to find time to relax, eat imaginable speed of emotional outsider the individual's per- right, and get a good night's sleep. Sometimes it ups awl downs; the lows are as sonality may seem fun and even might seem more then we can handle. Counselor Patricia dark and deep as the tops are infectious, but a well known Mikols wants MCC students to know that they can receive free, confi- insanely! sky scraping. This is friend or family member would dential counseling for problems large or small at the Counseling Center. not a fun experience. view it as disproportionate to An appointment is not necessary, just walk in. The hours are from 8 The symptoms of bipolar otherwise consistently normal a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday -Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Friday. disorder are severe unlike the interactions. When the person Many of us feel the stress at times. It is normal to have feelings of sad- normal ups and downs other with bipolar disorder goes into ness, anxiety or frustration. But don't ignore these major signs of depres- people go through. The well a bout of depression they are sion: loss of energy, a change in appetite, insomnia or sleeping too much, known form of it involves sometimes unable to even get trouble concentrating, feelings of hopelessness, feeling worthless, or recurrent episodes of mania themselves out of bed for a long having thoughts of suicide. If this is you, don't be ashamed. The Center and depression. Some people period of time. WM wants students to know there is help. You are not alone and life does get may suffer with it for years During a mood disturbance better again. If unable to use the center, the Lifeline number is 275-5151 because it is not always rec- there are some distinct symp- or dial 211 when you need help and don't know where to turn. ognized as a legitimate ill- toms: Some other ways the Counseling Center can help: provide tips ness that has long term, lasting • Inflated self-esteem and better study skills, time management, and stress management. Set up affects. ego. meetings with caring professionals who want to help students deal Bipolar disorder surfaces • Little need for rest or with grief, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, eating disorders or typically around late adoles- sleep. substance abuse. Maybe you have a friend who needs a little help, the cence to early twenties, but it is • Thoughts that run rapidly. Counseling Center is the place to go. possible to show up later or ear- • Unusually more talkative. lier in life as well. • Easily distracted by insig- MCC COUNSELING CENTER This illness is biological- nificant things. Building 1, near Admissions ly inherited. The episodes of • Increase in activities that walk in counselors available Monday - Thursday 8am - 7pm mania and depression are like provide accomplishments. Friday 8am - 4:45pm night and day. • Taking part in activities During a manic episode one that bring pleasure for an inap- LIFELINE would be able to observe a per- propriate amount of time. 24 hour hotline son behaving in an abnormally 275-5151 or 800-310-1160 MONROE COMMUNnY COLLEGE MONROE DOCTRINE MAY 12, 2006 PAGE 8 The Doctrine Reviews... Movie Review DVD Review Thank You For Smoking, the Must The Life Aquatic with See Movie of the Season Steve Zissou BRANDON CHIAZZA CKMAKT 0S3LIO MOOT CVUOtT KOUtfS LOWS MAC* ""* OOVALt JESSICA RIDER ASSOCIATE WRITER SENIOR WRITER All of America is against you because If you didn't see The Life you protect the image of an industry that Aquatic when it was in theatres, kills millions every year. Thank You for here's your second chance. As Smoking follows the life of Nick Naylor, a movie, you couldn't ask for a a lobbyist for the Academy of Tobacco, funnier, wittier, more poignant through many strange encounters- from piece of work. It entertains, and a run-in with the "Marlboro Man" to a it provides a springboard for kidnapping that puts Naylor in the hospi- your own thoughts. tal. "Michael Jordan plays ball. Charles Bill Murray leads the cast TOYIOM WTO-M8C BUT I Manson kills people. I talk," says Naylor. as Captain Steve Zissou, a biz- An independent film based on a novel zarro Jacques Cousteau type underwater explorer with a film by Christopher Buckley, it is full of satire crew always in tow. His wife is "The brains of team Zissou", and a wide array of notable actors. The and is played by Angelica Houston. film takes subtle stabs at some of the prob- The story takes place after Zissou's best friend and right- lems in Washington and leaves us with a hand man, "Estaban," has been eaten by a Jaguar shark, one of thought-provoking ending. It is receiving the many fictional beasts that inhabit the world Team Zissou positive reviews and is creating a buzz THANK YOU is exploring. everywhere, including MCC. FOR SMOKING The film is full of super detailed CGI work on these ani- L A Thank You for Smoking night was ftA**/l j» \*"i /\ 'till * fcrt-•'.*••• ^ ... „ mals, and their bright colors lend a wonderful sense of fantasy held at the Little Theatre for MCC and to a film whose characters seem familiar. St. John Fisher students last month which Though wonderfully more detailed and evolved, fans of had a turn out of over 160 students. Tom SIWWO zoos Wes Anderson's directing and writing style won't be disap- Proietti, president of The Little Theatre pointed. The Life Aquatic reeks of Anderson's previous works, and professor of communications here at including The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore and Bottle MCC said, "It was a great night! The entire audience clapped at the end of the film. That is very Rocket. Owen Wilson joins the cast as Zissou's possible love- rare." He also added( that the message that we get from the movie is so powerful. It is a must - see! child, reminding the viewer that it defiantly IS a Wes Anderson The movie will be playing at the Little Theatre through mid-May and also can be found in film, with every scene. Cinemark theatres as well. So if you're feeling adventurous, pick up The Life Aquatic DVD and join Team Zissou on their search for the mythical Jaguar shark, fame, pirates, the meaning of life and so much CD Review more. The Look Forward Without Forgetting Their Roots in Their CD Review New , Youth by Matisyahu ETHAN LYON JOHN EILERS LLOYD SENIOR WRITER CARTOON EDITOR The Yeah Yeah Yeahs shed their Matthew Paul Miller is a raw-powered Indie-muscle to show twenty-four year old man who their honest, polished sound; to show was once lost in his world. He their bones, and rattle them a bit. They was doing drugs, following Phish explore different instruments, and cre- on the road, and caring nothing ate a new sound. Powerhouse guitarist for this world. pulls the acoustic from Then he found God. the closet on the melancholic tracks Discovering Orthodox Judaism "Sweets," "Warrior" and the Flaming gave his life spirituality and new Lips-esque "," with meaning; Matthew then became "Matisyahu." Through the experimenting with the omnicord and sincerity in his music, he is connecting with youth culture like piano. never before. Their sound has a polarized balance, With his second (and aptly titled) CD Youth, Matisyahu with the self-disclosing metaphors in blazes his own trail beyond the commercial bombardment "" (Take these rings/ trend of pop-reggae and creates his own "Hasidic reggae" Stow them safe away/ I'll wear them on genre. The music on Youth inspires, and his lyrics of faith and another rainy day") to the high-pow- consciousness are just as uplifting. Matisyahu is a "toaster," ered, bare-boned "Mysteries," with an which is essentially a reggae rapper, but listen to him beat box outro that sounds like Jimi Hendrix and you know he's doing something right. and Marlyn Manson collaborated to The tracks feature flavors of roots reggae, dancehall, hip- make the Rocky Horror Picture Show hop, rock, and even a touch of Middle Eastern rhythm. His "soundtrack. album makes it in the track, "Fancy." band is breathy and exceptionally flexible, able to go from a Their claim to fame on this record is their The honesty of this album is much more reggae groove, to hip-hop, to rock all in the same song. No first track, "." The lyrics are a cut and intense than their first. This album is a reflection matter what music you're into, there is something for every- pasted arrangement of metaphors and the famous of their fame. "Honeybear" expresses the idea body here. "Ohhs," that work with 's aggres- of escapism and isolation ("Good things happen The single "King without a Crown," which was also fea- sive drumming and Nick's David Bowie's Ziggy in bad towns/ Runaway, runaway, you want it."). tured on his previous release Live at Stubbs's, is pop sensible, Stardust guitar. Karen O discloses a selfless look at herself in but is in no way the best song on this collection. On the title Even though they have recognizably matured "Cheated Hearts," singing, "Sometimes I think track Matisyahu calls out to the youth to make a stand and be since their first album , they main- I'm bigger than the sound" over a Nick's melodic aware of their place in the world. All of Matisyahu's lyrics are tain their strong sexuality on Show Your Bones. guitar riff. deep and thoughtful, sometimes delivered sweetly, and some- Nick pops his guitar, complimenting Karen O's Show Your Bones has proven The Yeah Yeah times with a fever that deems a listen. sexual assault on the lyrics, "Somethin' like a Yeahs have the lasting power every band with Youth is a successful sophomore release, for Matisyahu. phenomena (baby)/ Gonna get ya body out." The a high quality sound and a good, solid message With this album he has transcended his novelty act label, and famous bone-rattling tigress roar ffom their first have. established himself as a significant artist in modern music. MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAY 12, 2006 PAGE 9 DOCTRINE Duke Lacrosse Controversy: Could it Happen Here? WENDY VANDELLON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Parties happen. Even MCC Head Probably not," said Delfino. "It's a Lacrosse Coach Rocky Delfino admits this. tough situation. As a senior captain to But with the recent controversy with the lose your last year, that's tough. But Duke University Men's lacrosse team it has sometimes you make your bed and you many colleges wondering what would hap- have to lie in it." pen if such a problem were to arise on their While it does appear that there was campus. some wrong doing, the "Policies with drinking are so hard to suspension of students may enforce at the college level," said Delfino. cause most of the players to Duke's season "My kids within themselves do a 48-hour seek other opportunities to went from rule." Which means that 48 hours before a play next year. Generally playing John game the students avoid alcohol.. the NCAA requires play- Hopkins (left) While Delfino expressed that the exotic ers transferring to other to fighting dancers invited to the Duke party were out institutions to sit out a year court battles of character, he stated that the cancella- in sports unless there are (above). tion of two games right after the incident extreme circumstances. came to light, was the right call. With the "What happens to that photos courtesy of KRT remainder of the season cancelled though, program after?" asked Delfino. "Just look- Sports there's bound to be some backlash. ing at the case, there's some wrong doing. "Would the same thing have hap- It's tough as outsiders, because we don't Calendar pened with the Duke Basketball program? know the whole story." Student athletes, glamorized and pressured ALICIA ACCAPEZZATO Six Ail- Golf SPORTS EDITOR Americans 5/15 Region III What makes a college well with little time to study and attend school attains. The grades they Championships at known? Is it the stellar success classes but most manage to spend get or how they get them has no at MCC Webster East of its students? More and more time with tutors. The life of a stu- affect on the school's legacy. It's it appears that a college is most- dent athlete is difficult; they have not like the athletes who get spe- 5/16 Region III ly known for its sports accom- a duty to their sport, team, school cial treatment are getting leniency ALICIA ACCAPEZZATO Championships at plishments. (Duke, Texas, USC, and coach to give 110 percent of in pre-med or engineering. Most SPORTS EDITOR Webster East UCONN, etc.) The student ath- an effort to ensure their school major in less competitive areas, letes are thereby given priori- comes out on top; they also need like agriculture, sport manage- MCC's winter athletes shone Lacrosse ty over the students who attend to maintain grades. Some student ment, communications and gen- brightly this sports season, and merely for academia. athletes are able to balance the eral studies. six of them earned National Junior 5/13 Nationals at Nassau CC People complain that stu- two things and get good grades, Who is the leniency really College Athletic Association Ail- dent athletes are given a free ride but that takes an amazing amount hurting? It does not affect the American honors. Basketball of talent. It is unfair to expect players, Maurita Reid and Jennifer 5/14 Nationals at Nassau CC because of what they can do on school negatively nor does it a field or on a court instead of every student to be able to do that, affect the people who complain Jones, and Hockey players, Craig in a classroom. They get special especially the ones who have the that athletes get special treatment. Willis, Dan Carey, Andrew privileges like scholarships, extra talent to go pro. It only affects the student athlete. Choma and Jake Weimer, each time to finish work and leniency The bottom line is, the stu- It is their choice to place sports had stellar years, which put them with grades. The question is, why dent athletes at major powerhouse over their academic success and on the Ail-American teams. are they treated better than other schools, like Duke, UCONN and they must then deal with the con- Reid and Jones helped lead students? Texas bring in so much money to sequences, should they not turn the Women's basketball team to Student athletes spend half their school. The better they play, pro. win the NJCAA Division I cham- of their sports season on the road, the more money and prestige their pionships. Reid landed first team honors while Jones made the sec- ond team. Sports 4/22 SUNY Delhi Willis, Carey, Choma and win 20-7 Weimer were a part of the Men's ice hockey team that ended their Scores 4/24 Alfred State MY TOP 5 » year with a record of 17-7-1. First Baseball win 17-10 team players included Willis, 4/17 Lakeland CC 4/25 Onondaga CC Carey and Choma and Weimer win 5-3 BASEBALL MOVIES loss 6-16 was named to the second team. 4/17 Lakeland CC 4/26 SUNY Morrisville ALICIA ACCAPEZZATO \yin 4-2 win 15-8 4/20 Alfred State. SPORTS EDITOR win 9-5 Softball 4/20 Alfred State 4/15 GeneseeCC The recent release of The Bench Warmers sparked his cornfield, "if you build it they will come." He believes this to mean he should build a baseball loss 0-7 win 10-0 my interest to rank my top ten baseball movies of all time. Most people have their favorites, like Field of field. He does and appears from the field, the image 4/27 MercyhurstNB 4/17 MercyhumNE loss 4-5 Dreams, The Natural or Eight Men Out, but to me of Shoeless Joe Jackson. He tries to figure out what loss 7-8 the mark of a great baseball movie is more than clas- it all means. (Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta) 4/27 MetcyhurstNE 4/18 EricCC sic appeal. win 8-4 3 Major League- an eclectic group of has-beens win 8-0 First, I have to enjoy the movie; it has to either tell a great fictional story with heart, humor or emo- and players who never were, led by a veteran man- 4/27 Alfred State Golf tion, or a realistic depiction of an actual event or ager who turns his team into winners, despite the 4/15 1st place win 8-0 time. My top ten baseball movies are a combination efforts of the owner who wants the team to lose. of those movies. (Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Bob Uecker) 4/22 1st place Mens Tennis 2 Bull Durham- story of a woman who seeks a 4/23 1st place 5 The Rookie- tells the true story of an ex minor 4/2 SUNY Cobleskill relationship with one minor league baseball player league pitcher, turned teacher and coach, who on a win 7-2 each year, but finds this season she is torn between Lacrosse bet from his baseball team, tried out for the Devil 4/5 Broorae CC the two. (Susan Sarandon, Kevin Costner) 4/18 Navy(B) Ray's farm team. Much to his surprise he was loss 4-5 win 13-U throwing 98 miles-per-hours, 12 miles per-hour fast- 1 *61- directed by Billy Crystal, and set in old 4/13 HerkimerCC er than he did 12 years ago. He made the minors and 4/19 Cantonville CC Tiger Stadium (which was recreated to look like after a while got his call to the major leagues. win 19-6 win9-0 Yankee Stadium) *61 is about the year of 1961 when (Dennis Quaid, Angus T. Jones) 4/20 Howard CC 4/15 Mohawk Valley CC Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris were in pursuit of Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs in a single sea- win 13-12 win 8-1 4 Field of Dreams- a farmer hears voices from son. (Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane) NROE COMMUNfTY COLLEGE MONROES OCTRINE MAY 12, 2006 PAGE 10

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depending on a patient's specific needs. la Who is at risk of depression? Some starting place: Everyone, regardless of age, income, class, sex, race or creed is at • www.depression.com risk of depression. The most common • www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/ risk factor is a family history of the ill- cmhs/nspi/ ness. In addition, people who undergo • www.dbsalliance.org catastrophes, extremely stressful situa- tions, abuse, serious illnesses or the 16. What are the "holiday blues"? death of a loved one are at higher risk. "Holiday blues" describe mild depression that occurs during the holi- *•• What are the symptoms? day season. Everyone is at risk, but the Symptoms of depression in adults holiday blues especially can affect peo- include: ple who are stressed, fatigued or lonely. • Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" Unrealistic expectations, over-commer- mood cialization and financial constraints also can contribute to the seasonal blues. Tips • Sleeping too much or too little and for coping with stress and depression middle-of-the-night or early-morning during the holidays include: wakening • Reduced appetite and weight loss, or • Keep expectations for the holiday increased appetite and weight gain season manageable. il Loss of pleasure and interest in • Remember that the holidays don't activities once enjoyed, including sex banish reasons for feeling sad or lonely. 85 Restlessness, irritability • Do something for someone else. * Persistent physical symptoms that do • Be aware that excessive drinking will not respond to treatment, such as only increase feelings of depression. chronic pain or digestive disorder • If you are not already exercising, 8! Difficulty concentrating, remember- find a way to start. It does not have to ing or making decisions be a formal program. • Fatigue or loss of energy • Spend time with supportive and car- ing people. * Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless * Moderate your stresses and avoid 88 Thoughts of suicide or death becoming overcommitted. Anyone who has five or more of * Seek professional help if the holiday these symptoms for two weeks or blues become too severe and begin to longer may have clinical depression develop into symptoms of depression. and should see a doctor or a qualified mental-health professional. 17. What Is seasonal affective disorder, and what can be done wa Do the symptoms of depres- about it? sion differ in children and adoles- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) cents than those experienced by occurs when a person's "biological adults? clock" or circadian rhythm is out of Symptoms of depression seen in step with the daily schedule. It usually children and adolescents: is caused by season changes, and the • Frequent sadness, tearfulness or crying worst months for most SAD sufferers are December, January and February. • Feelings of hopelessness However, some people are affected in * Withdrawal from friends and activities the summer as well. Younger people • Lack of enthusiasm, energy or moti- and women are at highest risk. The dis- vation order may be related to melatonin, a $ Major changes in eating or sleeping chemical in the brain that increases habits production in the dark. Many people 1* Increased irritability, hostility or rage respond well to phototherapy or bright- light therapy, which seems to reduce & Indecision or inability to concentrate the brain's production of melatonin. • Recurring thoughts or talk of death You should discuss your symptoms and and suicide or self-destructive behavior treatment options with your doctor. In addition, children who are depressed may show the following signs: 18. What is postpartum depres- 88 Frequent physical complaints such as sion, and who is at risk? headaches and stomachaches Postpartum blues or "baby blues" • Feelings of worthlessness or exces- can cause mood swings in up to 80 sive guilt percent of new mothers. It usually • Extreme sensitivity to rejection or starts three to five days after delivery and should subside as hormone levels failure begin to stabilize. If a new mother con- • Pattern of dark images in drawings tinues to have mood swings or feelings or paintings of depression after two weeks, she • Play that involves excessive aggres- may have postpartum depression. In sion directed toward oneself or others this case, she experiences all the symp- or that involves persistently sad themes toms of depression, but they only Adolescents with depression may exhibit: occur after childbirth. Mothers with • Poor performance in school postpartum depression also may exhib- it excessive preoccupation with the • Overreaction to criticism child's health or have thoughts of M Feeling unable to satisfy ideals harming the baby. One-tenth of 1 per- • Poor self-esteem or guilt cent of new mothers may experience • Restlessness and agitation postpartum psychosis. Symptoms, M Substance abuse which usually appear within the first two to three weeks following child- • Problems with authority birth, may include: • Suicidal thoughts or actions • Delusions Diagnosing mental illness in chil- 6 a How can you recognize • Dramatic change in personality or sionals use the same types of treatment dren and adolescents is difficult. If depression In a college student appearance on all levels of severity: therapy, med- • Hallucinations these symptoms are causing problems, home for the holidays? • Irrational, bizarre behavior ication, exercise or a combination. The • Refusal to eat biggest difference occurs when individ- parents should seek professional help. Parents can expect their college stu- • Overwhelming sense of guilt or shame • Inability to cease activity dents to be the people they always were uals are so seriously depressed that they • Frantic energy when they come home. They should pay M Changed eating or sleeping patterns are at risk of hurting themselves or oth- 4a Do seniors have different • Extreme confusion symptoms as well? attention and ask ques- • Severe drop in school performance ers. In that case, hospitalization may be The symptoms tions if they see a dras- required until the patient's condition can • Memory loss among seniors are the tic change in behavior 9a Does depression affect other be stabilized. • Incoherence same as those in all or relationships,o r if illnesses? * Paranoia other adults, but they they notice such signs The biggest effect of depression on 13a Is treatment effective? • Irrational statements frequently go unno- as weight gain or other illnesses is related to motivation. Clinical depression is a treatable ill- • Preoccupation with trivial things ticed and untreated weight loss. Students Because depression can cause patients to ness. More than 80 percent of all when they occur with with depression can be be unmotivated, they may be less likely patients who seek treatment improve. other illnesses or life sluggish and sad, or to follow through on treatment regimens. But to ensure success, patients must I SJ . How can postpartum events. Although they can be angry, maintain their treatment and must pur- depression be treated? depression is not a nor- rebellious and even 10a Do other illnesses affect sue other options if initial medications Treatment of postpartum depression mal part of the aging frenzied. But these depression? or types of therapy do not work. may include therapy or a combination process, other illnesses same symptoms could The risk of clinical depression is Individuals with depression should of therapy and antidepressant medica- and physical health signal that a student is often higher in people with serious never give up. tion. Studies show some medications conditions can trigger involved in drug abuse medical illnesses such as heart disease, apparently have no harmful effects on it. For example, one- or having other prob- stroke, cancer and diabetes. Many ill- breastfeeding infants. A woman diag- 14a What Is the latest Informa- nosed with postpartum psychosis quarter of the 600,000 people who lems, so it's important to ask questions nesses can produce mood changes, and tion on teens and antidepressant experience a stroke also experience and to listen carefully to the answers. several medications can cause depres- medications? should be hospitalized clinical depression. Such illnesses as sion as a side effect. But depression is until she is in stable The Food and Drug condition. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, heart 7a Can substance abuse cause not "normal" for people struggling with Administration has disease, cancer and arthritis also can serious health conditions. If a patient issued an order calling depression? 20a Should I fear trigger symptoms of clinical depres- Substance abuse can cause depres- does experience depression, it's impor- for a "black box" sion. Individuals who are 65 and older tant to treat both illnesses at the same warning on all antide- someone with sion as a result of chemical changes in depression? commit 20 percent of all suicides in the the brain. But depression can lead to time. Prevention also can help. For pressants given to No. People with United States, although only 13 percent substance abuse, as well. Many people example, research has shown that heart teens. If a child or depression or any of the U.S. population is over 65. rum to drugs or alcohol to relieve the attack patients who participate in tradi- adolescent is taking an other kind of mental Therefore, early recognition and treat- misery of their depression. tional group psychotherapy may live antidepressant, parents ment are crucial. longer than those who do not receive should check with the illness are far more therapy. likely to be victims of 8. What are the warning signs child's physician before stopping the violence than to com- 9i Do men and women have dif- that someone is at risk of commit- mit violence against ferent symptoms? ting suicide? 11a What is the best way to medication. While 2 treat depression? percent to 4 percent of others. Friendship and Although the basic symptoms are the Signs of potential suicide include: support from family, Medical professionals may recom- adolescents and chil- same, men may exhibit their symptoms friends and others often can help the • Talking openly about committing mend an antidepressant medication, psy- dren taking antidepressants may have in a different way than women. For patient improve more quickly. But the suicide chotherapy or a combination. Research suicidal thoughts or impulses in the example, men may be more willing to stigma of mental illness can cause • Talking indirectly about "wanting also shows that exercise can be highly first few weeks, 5 percent to 25 percent report fatigue, irritability, loss of interest those who need help to fear losing their out" or "ending it all" effective. Treatment is based on each of those diagnosed with depression are in work or hobbies and sleep distur- friends, support systems and even their individual's needs, including physical at risk of suicidal thoughts or impulses bances. Women, on the other hand, talk • Taking unnecessary or life-threaten- jobs. As a result, many may delay or state, habits, preferences and resources. if they do not take the medications. It more openly about feelings of sadness, ing risks avoid treatment. Because early treat- When depression may be hereditary, the is important to work closely with a worthlessness and excessive guilt. Men M Giving away personal possessions ment is the best indicator of success, same medication or treatment that psychiatrist or other physician, have more frequently turn to alcohol or drugs this delay can prove to be devastating • Making final arrangements, saying worked for other family members may frequent follow-up visits in the first when they are depressed. Some become goodbyes for the person in need of care. frustrated, discouraged, angry, irritable work best for the patient as well. few weeks and watch for signs of sui- and even abusive. Men also may throw Adolescents also show the following cide or morbid thoughts. - Fort Worth Star-Telegram themselves compulsively into their work warning signs: 12a What are the different as a way to hide their depression. Others • Suicide threats, direct and indirect degrees of depression, and how are HEALTH CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY may respond to depression by engaging they treated differently? 15i Where can someone with • Obsession with death TARRANT COUNTY. TEXAS. AND MENTAL HEALTH in reckless behavior, taking risks and • Poems, essays and drawings that Depression can be mild, moderate or depression find help? putting themselves in harm's way. refer to death severe. In general, mental-health profes- There are many resources available.