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This 3 page paper examines an article written regarding a survey about the attitudes and knowledge of the people of Australia regarding depression. The article is used as a springboard to discuss the nation of Australia and its people. No additional sources cited.
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is a developed nation, and while that is the case, it does appear that some of the people have antiquated ideas about psychology and health. One article appears in the
AAP General News and is entitled "Men see beer as key to helping depressed." This short article reports on a survey that notes one in four men believe that the
best way to help a friend who is depressed is to buy them a beer ("Men see"). More specifically, the article notes that a survey suggests that going to the
pub for a beer is good for depression ("Men see"). The survey actually uncovered the fact that one in four men believe that the best way to help is doing
just that ("Men see"). Of course, while the article suggests that many people believe that having a beer is a good thing, it does not point out that "one in
four" is still a decided minority. To some extent, the article is slanted. The reality is that only 25% would treat depression by pushing alcohol. That said, 25% is quite
a lot of people who believe something that has not been proliferated by the psychological community. Other thoughts on the matter, as revealed by the survey likewise demonstrates
an error in judgment. The article goes on to report the following: "One quarter of people believe that most young people with depression or anxiety will simply grow out of
it, while a third think severe moodiness and irritability are a normal part of youth" ("Men see"). These results do demonstrate a lack of knowledge about depression and is at
first disturbing. It would appear that perhaps there are not enough public service announcements or that mental health is not taken as seriously in Australia, or perhaps a different view
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