Synopsis of study
For my Extended Major Project I will be investigating the rising number of cases in depression, particularly in teenagers. I will be researching existing statistics and reviewing what is already being done to help prevent these numbers from rising. From my research I can critique and develop the services and publications, which are already present today, as well as designing my own.
My aims of achievement for this topic is to focus on a positive outlook in order to change the way people think and respond to certain situations. As such a huge number of people suffer from depression, a large number of which are given anti-depressants unnecessarily, therefore I want to design an alternative to the medication. The numbers of children and teenagers who suffer from depression are rising daily, so a way to help raise awareness is also needed.
Based on my interest of human behaviour and emotions, I feel this is a current issue that needs to be addressed and is often ignored. I have had previous encounters with people who suffer from depression and have revealed that medication is not always the only answer, and can therefore be approached from other directions.
Through my research of primary and secondary resources, I will be able to determine a more focused direction to approach this issue. This will also be achieved through a series of smaller projects.
I will be exploring and experimenting with a broad range of techniques and processes in order to increase my range of creativity. I hope to build and improve my current abilities to achieve my maximum potential so that my final outcome is presented in the most successful way. I aim to develop further from my comfort zone, initially focusing away from dependable sources. I hope this will encourage me to think differently, taking my design abilities in alternative directions.
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