Inside the World of Bipolar Disorder

In this video Dr. Michael Di Paolo, a clinical psychologist with a Ph.D., is giving a 1 3/4 hour presentation about the basics of bipolar disorder. Among with bipolar disorder he also speaks about the different stages of depression.

Blog 13: Lesson 2 Reflection

1.What are you most proud of in your Lesson Two Presentation and why?

What I am most proud of during my lesson two was my organization of the presentation. I feel like the layout of my presentation was the most efficient to get the understanding and point across.

2. a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 2 Presentation (self-assessment)?

      AE       P          AP       CR       NC

    b.     Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 2 component contract.

I believe that the reason I deserve a P is because I successfully met all of the P requirements stated in the contract.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 2?

What worked best for my lesson two was my activity. It was very engaging and it successfully tied into relation with my first answer.

4. What didn't work? If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 2?

If I were able to go back and present, I would use my time more efficiently not only in my speaking time but also with my activity time. I would explain my activity more in depth and check for understanding.

5. What do you think your answer #2 is going to be?

For my second answer I am not very sure yet on what it would be, but I would relate it to what I have discovered while doing my independent component.

Blog 12: Mentorship 10 hours check

Content:

1.Q.Where are you doing your mentorship?

A. I am doing my mentorship at the Hacienda La Puente Psychiatric Technician program.

2.Q.Who is your contact?

A. My contact is my mom Silvia Davila.

3.Q.How many total hours have you done (total hours should be reflected in your mentorship log located on the right hand side of your blog like your WB)?

A.I have a total of 24hrs completed throughout the year.

4.   Summarize the 10 hours of service you did.

The newly added ten hours of service consisted of the Nami event that the class and I participated in, the fundraiser included all the Nami organizations of Southern California and all of the corresponding presidents. As I arrived we had to check-in to the event then after I had to go to the San Gabriel Valley both and assist in passing out information which is where I met Mr. Encinas. After three hours of touring and distributing information the 2 mile walk around downtown Los Angeles began. After the crowded one and a half hour walk we returned to the booth where people began to tell their stories on stage then the rest of my time there consisted of handing out recognition to individuals and organizations and cleaning up.

Blog 11: Holiday Project Update

Content:

1.Q. It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school.  What did you do over the break with your senior project?

A. Over the winter break I worked alongside my mentor on finishing up my independent component.

2.Q. What was the most important thing you learned from what you did, and why?  What was the source of what you learned?

A. Throughout the break I attended various NAMI meetings held nearby. In these meetings we would listen to speakers who have had a mental stigma affecting their family in some way, from listening to the variety of the speakers they all mentioned one solitary phrase,”You Are Not Alone”. This helped me realize that no matter what one is going through there are always others that are supporting you every step of the way.   

3.Q. If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers for your EQ, who would you talk to and why?

A.The person I would interview is the President of the East San Gabriel Valley Chapter, for being able to overcome such challenges in his life and for being around mental stigma without losing hope.