Schmidt, Matthew / Depression / Suicide Pamphlet

Depression / Suicide Pamphlet

You are to create a pamphlet/flyer discussing the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide. The pamphlet/flyer should be prepared in to be viewed in a public setting; the use of graphics is encouraged. The pamphlet/flyer is worth 50 points. Your pamphlet/flyer should contain the following:

Depression

The symptoms of depression

Sources of support for dealing with depression

Symptoms of major depression

Treatments available for depression

Suicide

Warning signs of suicide

What should be done if a friend talks about suicide

List some agencies available for prevention of suicide

Statistics available on adolescents and suicide in the US

Use the following resources to find information listed above:

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_signs_types_diagnosis_treatment.htm

http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-symptoms-and-types

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175/DSECTION=symptoms

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/what-are-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-depression.shtml

http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression_support_resources

http://depression.about.com/

http://www.depression-guide.com/depression-support.htm

http://psychcentral.com/resources/Depression/Support_Groups/

http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/major-depression

http://www.depression-guide.com/major-depression.htm

http://health.yahoo.com/depression-overview/depression-topic-overview/healthwise--hw30711.html

http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/treatment.htm

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/treatment_strategies_depression.htm

http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=0519EC1A-D73A-8D90-7D2E9E2456182D66

http://www.save.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_ID=705F4071-99A7-F3F5-E2A64A5A8BEAADD8

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/SuicideWarningSigns.aspx

http://www.befrienders.org/support/index.asp?PageURL=warningSigns.php

http://www.mass.gov/dph/suicideprevention

http://www.familyfirstaid.org/suicide.html

http://www.teendepression.org/articles1.html

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=13737&cn=9

http://www.yspp.org/about_suicide/youth_suicide_FAQ.htm

Evaluation This project will be worth 100 points. Grading will be as follows:

Research (25pts.) · answers all tasks - 10 pts · demonstrates three additional facts - 5 pts · well-written information - 10 pts	Content (25pt.) · information is accurate and current - 10 pts · facts are clearly presented - 15 pts
Organization (25pts.) · easy to read lay-out - 15 pts · logical sequence of information - 10 pts	Creativity (25pts.) . eye-grabbing graphics - 5 pts · colorful - 5 pts · neat work - 5 · appeals to target audience (teens) - 5 pts . easy to follow - 5 pts