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31 The only reasons for the old man to leave the house were to run important _____ or visit the doctor.
errands debris utensils summons
32 When you read this introductory chapter, list the points you have identified as especially _____ to your
organization and keep them in mind.
relevant incompetent naturalistic arbitrary
33 We may easily _____ salespeople who approach us on the street, but we often surrender without knowing it to
the ultimate salesman: mass media.
rebound reject reduplicate repeat
34 Trash is a problem that has _____ humans since they moved into cities. And dealing with it is messy and expensive.
embarked enacted plagued obliged
35 The _____ factor that contributes to having so many immigrants move into this country is mainly about
economic reasons.
risk push impact gravity
36 Malaria was believed to be on the verge of _____ when people thought that the introduction of insecticides
signaled the end of the malaria-carrying mosquito.
persuasion eradication domination contamination
37 Lured by false promises of a good job, a stable conflict-free environment or even a loving romantic relationship,
victims of human _____ are then pushed into forced labor or sexual exploitation.
trafficking slavery migration distribution
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The suspected suicide of actor and comedian Robin Williams is being linked, in part, to depression. Many
Americans suffer from the condition. But, many also are trying to help people with depression. They are finding ways
to bring attention to depression and ways to treat it.
For example, thousands of people take part in what are called “Out of the Dar kness Walks.” 38 They also
hope to raise money for suicide prevention efforts and research into depression.
Steve Iselin served in the Navy for 20 years. After his retirement, he began to look for another job. That is when
he began feeling hopeless. He said,“I had a great sense of dread every day. Agony is another word that comes to mind.
I didn’t want to do anything that I would normally like to do. I had no interest in seeing other people.” Steve Iselin did
find a job. But he left after one week because he told himself he could not do the work. Everything he did seemed very
difficult. Decisions were painful, even having to choose what he would wear that day or what to eat. Mr. Iselin was
suffering from depression.
Bob Gebbia heads the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. He says being depressed is very different
from being sad or having a bad day. He says that about 20 million people are found to have clinical depression in the
United States every year. 39 He notes that some people are more likely than others to get depressed. “Let’s say
you lose your job, divorce, or, you know, a loss of someone.”
After Robin Williams’ death, the American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide released a statement.
The foundation said Mr. Williams: “brought laughter into every life he touched; Robin also suffered from
depression. 40 Every 13 minutes someone dies from suicid e, and it is among the top ten causes of death in the
U.S.” The group said more needs to be done to prevent suicides. It called for greater attention to mental health issues,
warning signs, and effective forms of intervention and treatment.
Steve Iselin was lucky. His wife recognized the signs of depression. She helped him get the expert care he
needed. But he says that was not true of his brother’s son. Mr. Iselin says his nephew became depressed a few y ears
later and killed himself. A year after his nephew’s death, Mr. Iselin visited his brother in San Francisco and heard
about the “Out of th e Darkness Walks.” The American Foundatio n for Suicide Prevention organized the event. Both
men took part. 41 Since then, Steve Iselin has volunteered with the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention, taking part in many community walks.
38 Mr. Gebbia says the cause could be a combination of genetic influences, changes in brain chemistry or
environmental reasons.
Steve Iseli n said t hat was t he first day his brother underst ood that perhaps he wa s not to blame for his so n’s deat h.
The walkers remember loved ones they lost to suicide.
It is our hope that we are able to have an open conversation that depression and addictions are real illnesses
that can sometimes be fatal.
39 Mr. Gebbia says the cause could be a combination of genetic influences, changes in brain chemistry or
environmental reasons.
Steve Iselin said that was the first day his bro ther un derstood t hat per haps he wa s not t o blame fo r his son’s deat h.
The walkers remember loved ones they lost to suicide.
It is our hope that we are able to have an open conversation that depression and addictions are real illnesses
that can sometimes be fatal.
40 Mr. Gebbia says the cause could be a combination of genetic influences, changes in brain chemistry or
environmental reasons.
Steve Iseli n said t hat was t he first day his brother underst ood that perhaps he wa s not to blame for his so n’s deat h.
The walkers remember loved ones they lost to suicide.
It is our hope that we are able to have an open conversation that depression and addictions are real illnesses
that can sometimes be fatal.
41 Mr. Gebbia says the cause could be a combination of genetic influences, changes in brain chemistry or
environmental reasons.
Steve Iseli n said t hat was t he first day his brother underst ood that perhaps he wa s not to blame for his so n’s deat h.
The walkers remember loved ones they lost to suicide.
It is our hope that we are able to have an open conversation that depression and addictions are real illnesses
that can sometimes be fatal.