PSA Intent

The article link was very helpful! Although I'm familiar with what the purpose of a PSA is and I've seen some before, I was clueless on how the one for my capstone should be like. The link reminded me what my PSA should include and how to effectively make one. I will definitely be referring to this link as I brainstorm more ideas for my PSA.

1. Mental Illness Stigma PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4208MaGYi0 

I liked how this video incorporated all types of commonly known stereotypes revolving mental illness. I hadn't thought about doing this at all, and I think if I address this in my own PSA it will have a bigger impact because these stereotypes are ones that my peers may think/believe about individuals with a mental illness. The video was also pretty simple and appropriately scripted for this type of topic.

     2.  Mental Health PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JcHu-Vs2_Y

I also liked this video, it was simple and the tone of it was appropriate for this topic. The message of the video was very clear. I liked how the different types of mental illness were illustrated by the girls in the video in ways that people are used to stereo-typically viewing them. The use of name tags were also very helpful in the video's message.



After looking at a few PSAs and the informative link, I've decided that because my capstone targets mental illness stigma, I will provide statistics, common stereotypes, the importance of this issue, and what can be done to combat this problem. Both the visuals and audio will appeal to the emotions of my audience. My PSA is serious. I am still working on the outline of the proposed structure of my video...

entry 1:capstone project statement of intent

As of right now, I plan on creating an informative video for my Capstone Project. This informative video will address/raise awareness on mental illness stigma and the importance of ending this form of stigma. The video will feature facts and statistics on mental illness, the stigma on it, what people can do to end it, and how people with a mental illness can do to combat the stigma’s effects; furthermore, I plan on recruiting a few (maybe 2-3) actual RCHS students who have dealt/are dealing with a mental illness and the stigma that may follow (either within themselves or from a person close to them). These students will help to advocate my idea that empowerment is a very effective way of combating the symptoms of stigma and maybe give a short testimony on how mental illness stigma has affected them personally. Mental illness stigma is an important topic to discuss because people everywhere, whether we know them or not, are dealing with a form of mental illness and its imperative that we understand how our words and actions affect them. These goals fit with my career objectives because I plan on becoming a physician’s assistant, and as a physician’s assistant I will most likely come into contact with patients who suffer from a form of mental illness and so I need to learn how to best interact with them. This message will contribute to society because mental illness is prevalent in our society and it’s important not only for individuals who suffer from it but for people who interact with them to know and understand the effects of mental illness stigma.