The Importance of Self-Help in the Middle East

The Importance of Self-Help in the Middle East

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Annotated bibliography about “The Importance of Self-Help in the Middle East.” APA style, 12 sources, 150 words/source.

Outline of an Essay

1. Why Self-Help
2. Introduction
   1. Hook, background, or other information to give context to the paper
      1. Brief historical background
      2. Explanation of relevance of topic
      3. Presentation of statistics or facts
      4. Timeliness or reason for speaking now (exigence)

• Self-help is a practice that should be applied in every individual’s life; as it results in self-recognition, mindfulness, and an enhanced life overall.

1. Body
   1. First Paragraph
      1. Topic sentence
         • Why is self-help important and how can it be practiced?
         • Controlling idea
      2. Supporting Sentences
         • Examples
         • Statistics
         • Quotes
      3. Discussion/Warrant
   2. Second Paragraph: Repeat 1^st paragraph as needed per thesis
      1. Topic sentence
         • Depression and anxiety in the world.
         • Controlling idea
      2. Supporting Sentences
         • Examples
         • Statistics
         • Quotes
      3. Discussion/Warrant

1. Third paragraph
   1. Topic sentence
      • Depression and anxiety in Qatar
      • People don’t often seek clinical help
   2. Supporting Sentences
      • Examples
      • Statistics
      • Quotes
   3. Discussion/Warrant

1. Counterargument:
   1. Topic sentence
      • Why does and when does one seek clinical help?
      • It can’t be overcome with self-help only
   2. Supporting Sentences
      • Examples
      • Statistics
      • Quotes
   3. Discussion/Warrant

1. Conclusion
   1. Restate thesis/summarize topic sentences from body
   2. Final comment
      1. Suggest result or consequence
      2. Make a prediction
      3. Solution, recommendation, call for action:

Raise awareness within society

4. Suggest further possible research on the topic
5. Citations (and format)
   1. In-text citations
   2. Reference page (according to style assigned)

Fileva, I. (2020). Do We Want to Be Understood? Psychology Today. Retrieved from

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-philosophers-diaries/202002/do-we-want-be-understood

Isen, A. M., & Simmonds, S. F. (1978). The effect of feeling good on a helping task that is incompatible with good mood. Social Psychology, 346-349.

Martin, R. D., & Kennett, D. J. (2018). To be kind or not to be kind: The moderating role of self-compassion in the relationship between general resourcefulness and academic self-regulation. The Journal of social psychology, 158(5), 626-638.

Nguyen, Truc. (2018, March 13). “Let’s Care about Self-Care”. MFS Blog, Retrieved from https://www.mccaskillfamilyservices.com/blog/Lets-Care-about-Self-Care_AE13.html

(2018, Nov 12). Depression, anxiety account for 17.5% of mental disorders in Qatar. The Peninsula, Retrieved from https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/11/2018/Depression,-anxiety-account-for-17.5-of-mental-disorders-in-Qatar

(2017, Dec 04). Depression is the Second Most Common Mental Health Condition in Qatar, Says HMC Expert. Hamad Medical Corporation, Retrieved from https://www.hamad.qa/EN/news/2017/April/Pages/Depression-is-the-Second-Most-Common-Mental-Health-Condition-in-Qatar-Says-HMC-Expert.aspx

Souraya, S, Canning, T, Farmer, P. (2018). Addressing Anxiety and Depression.  World Innovation Summit for Health, Retrieved from https://www.wish.org.qa/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMPJ6078-WISH-2018-Anxiety-and-Depression-181026.pdf

Last Name, F. M. Last name is only in full, the rest are initials (Year, Day Month). Article Title. Journal Title, Volume number, Pages From – To. Retrieved from Link