• Depression" and "bipolar disorder" are popular buzzwords today and are often misunderstood, even by otherwise educated people. For example, if a person says, "I'm depressed," does this imply clinical depression? Do you think such casual expressions are problematic? Why or why not?

• Should school personnel be notified when a child or adolescent has been diagnosed with a condition that places the student at an increased risk for suicide? What might be some of the pros and cons of disclosing such information to teachers and other school personnel?