Griselda Alvarado

Senior Capstone Period 1

Ms.Frank
February 28, 2014

Sponsor: _________Date:_________
S.Frank: __________Date:_________

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
Griselda Alvarado
Senior Capstone Period 1
Ms.Frank
February 28, 2014

Sponsor: _________Date:_________
S.Frank: __________Date:_________

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


Griselda Alvarado
Senior Capstone Period 1
Ms.Frank
February 28, 2014

Sponsor: _________Date:_________
S.Frank: __________Date:_________

I will research depression statistics January 2014
I will turn in proposal to Mr. Evans to
be revised
February 10, 2014
I will turned in my rough draft revised
by Mr. Evans
February 14, 2014
I will turn in my final proposal draft February 28 2014

Activities Date
I will contact member of the depression and
bipolar support alliance
February 27, 2014
I will meet with Ms. Reuter to discuss the
visit of our guest speaker to talk to our
students
March 10, 2014
I will talk to middle school students March 14,2014
I will plan a afterschool bake sale to
fundraise
March 27, 2014
I will create my final presentation April-May 2014
I will present my final presentation to Mrs.
Frank and Mr. Evans
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

Griselda Alvarado
Senior Capstone Period 1
Ms.Frank
February 28, 2014

Sponsor: _________Date:_________
S.Frank: __________Date:_________

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.