Post 9

This is the final blog post for this project. In the past few days, I was able to distribute brochures to public libraries and other public places. I was also able to answer the questions for the end of this assignment, which was the final component of the 20 time project. Earlier today I stopped by my public library and saw that some of the brochures had been taken/ moved (I left 10, 6 remained when I came back). I don't know whether the library removed them or if they were actually used. I have not had a chance to stop by the other library or the coffee shop at which I also left brochures.

Post 8

This past week, I have not focused much on my 20-time project. We presented our capstone J. Yesterday, I received my brochures in the mail. I have heard back from libraries near my work and house, both say that I would be able to distribute them there. Right now, I am waiting to hear what the next component of the project is because there is nothing I can do at this point. My next step will be to finish my project once I hear about the last part. My goal will be to have the entire project completed, with the brochures distributed, before my AP psychology exam on May 2.

I think one of the things I wish I had done differently would be to continue reaching out to local therapists. Since I had not heard back from the first several I tried, I stopped trying to get a response. I wish that I had continued looking for other therapists because I think it would have enhanced my brochure.

Post 7

In the past week, we have had one 20-time work session during school. During both this time and on my own, I have realized how hard it is to create a decent looking brochure that I can distribute in public places. I had imagined there would be more of a template for creating a brochure I had in mind. Instead of using Microsoft Word to try and create my brochure, I found the ability to create things and print them at Staples. This was what I spent the entirety of class working on. I have successfully created and ordered 25 prints of my brochure that helps address mental health issues. I hope to receive my order in approximately 7 business days (according to the receipt estimate). Then my next goal will be to contact local libraries and places that might be willing to display my brochures so I am able to share the information easily. I think at this point, I am on schedule for working on my project. We have until the end of school to finish it and I am estimating that I will be done within that time frame or possibly a bit earlier.

Post 6

In the past week, I honestly haven’t done much work on my 20-time project since I’ve been finishing my capstone. I still have not heard back from any of the therapists I reached out to; at this point, I’m planning on continuing my project without them. I think I am on track for this project being done in time. I made a lot of progress over Spring Break so that really pushed me towards being closer to having a final product. I need to continue to work on the layout of my brochure and do a test printing- I think that will be my next step. In the next week, I’d like to continue to work on my brochure and possibly do a test print to see how it will look folded so I can check the layout. In addition to this, I’d like to continue researching ways to reduce stigma and hopefully add more information anywhere I can. 

Post 5

Over spring break I created a rough draft of the flyer that I plan to create and distribute. I also continued doing research on mental health stigma. In the coming week, I plan to continue to revise my brochure. If I could change anything, I would have the therapists I emailed to reply. I think that their input would be valuable.

Post 4

This week we are spending the entirety of our class time working on our projects. For the next week, I plan to look into making a website and what goes into that. I’d also like to look into trying to get a hashtag or video trending that would promote awareness that way. This past week, I have continued researching mental health stigma and ways to reduce it. In particular, I’ve researched a lot about the link between poverty and mental health. I have not heard back from any of the therapists I reached out to and at this point, I’m not sure they’ll respond. I’m hoping to hear back from them by the end of this coming week. The lack of response I’ve gotten so far has definitely been one of the greatest challenges for this project; I really feel like a therapist's input would be beneficial and important in my project. 

Post 3

This week I have done research on the stigma surrounding mental health in the US. I used a lot of sources I already had from my capstone project. I also reached out to several therapists in the town n country and South Tampa area about their sliding scale fees and accessibility to mental health care. I have yet to hear back from them. Like last week, the thing I wish I could do differently is starting this project earlier. I feel like it would be able to be more detailed and successful. In the coming week, I’d like to hopefully hear back from the therapists I contacted so I can gain more insight on how to best deal with erasing mental health stigma. In addition to that, I’d also like to continue doing research. I need to look into the process of making posters and possibly designing a website, depending on the information I receive from everyone.