Griselda Alvarado Senior Capstone Period 1 Ms.

Frank February 28, 2014

Depression

I.

Introduction
In society today not many people are aware of depression. They think depression is crazy, lonely people. Depression is a normal reaction to loss, life struggles, or an injured self-esteem. In teens depression is caused by the process of maturing and stress that is occurring also the stress that comes with it, it can also be caused by the change in sex hormones. Teens that are most likely to suffer from depression are the ones who have a low self-esteem, and they think negative things about themselves. Theres also events that can cause depression such as bullying, child abuse emotionally and sexually, long-term illness, poor parenting .According to the center for disease control and prevention, 9.1% of the American people have met the criteria for depression, 4.1% have met the criteria for major depression (Center for disease control and prevention). Most people dont seek medical help because they believe it is nothing serious or that their peers might not trust them. People of all types of ages should get a check up because they might not know that they suffer from depression and thats whats keeping them from being successful in life. Major depression is more common in women than men. By raising awareness people, especially teens, will find different ways to seek help

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and have someone to talk with about their problems. People will understand why its important to get checked and get help before its to-late. My capstone project will help me address the four pillars of Asian Society which are these: Investigating the world, Recognizing Perspectives, Communicating Ideas, and Taking Action. This capstone project will prepare me to become a better speaker for future presentations and help save people from major depression. It will help me prepare academically by researching in all areas of my capstone project, also help me get better in writing essays. It will prepare me for college and I will help the community. I will get better in communicating with different people. I will impact the community and change peoples lives with different types of treatment opportunities that there will be. How can people know if they are depressed and what help can they get if they are? II. Learning Objectives A. Help our community B. To learn more about depression C. To fundraise and donate it to different organization D. To schedule different volunteering events on time E. To learn more about depression F. To help the community see the different perspectives on depression III. Activity timeline

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I will research depression statistics I will turn in proposal to Mr. Evans to be revised I will turned in my rough draft revised by Mr. Evans I will turn in my final proposal draft

January 2014 February 10, 2014 February 14, 2014 February 28 2014

Activities I will contact member of the depression and bipolar support alliance I will meet with Ms. Reuter to discuss the visit of our guest speaker to talk to our students I will talk to middle school students I will plan a afterschool bake sale to fundraise I will create my final presentation I will present my final presentation to Mrs. Frank and Mr. Evans

Date February 27, 2014 March 10, 2014

March 14,2014 March 27, 2014 April-May 2014 May 2014

IV.

Project Rules I will help people that have been diagnosed with depression and try my best to get them the treatment that they need. I will keep track of every event that I attend or that I host by keeping everything organized in a binder I will make copies of everything I have to keep as proof.

V.

Preparations To complete my capstone I will need A. An organized capstone binder B. Meet with sponsor one or twice a week C. To get the community involved D. To be on time with my due dates E. To fundraise for the depression and bipolar alliance

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VI.

Citations 1. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston. DBSA Support Groups. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. 2. Depression center: Symptoms, Causes, Medications, and Therapies. WebMD.WebMd, n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014. 3. Depression Center: Symptoms, Causes, Medications, and Therapies. WebMd. WebMD, n.d.Web. 12 Feb.2014.

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