ACTION PLAN

Prevention

METHODOLOGY

(Steps to getting it done!)

TIMELINE

PARTICIPANTS

Identify and address underlying causes of depression in the community (e.g., victims of violence; single moms; genetics; substance abuse).

. Approach Community Based Organizations targeting high-risk population in SPA 6

. Participate in open community forms to address depression

July 2004

July 2004

T.H.E. Clinic, AADAP, Augustus Hawkins MH Clinic, Talking Wellness Working Group

Community Members, Talking Wellness Working Group

Identify needs for social support and build social support networks for high-risk populations

. List major concerns identified during open forums addressing depression

. Build a list of community members interested in forming a social support group

July 2004

July 2004

Community Members, Talking Wellness Working Group

Community Members, Talking Wellness Working Group

Get depression into public health and community discussions and planning

. Schedule presentations at selected community clinics

. Develop brochure discussing depression

. Recruit Community Member Planning Committee

July 2004

July 2004

July 2004

T.H.E. Clinic, AADAP, Augustus Hawkins MH Clinic, Talking Wellness Working Group

Community Members, Talking Wellness Working Group

Community Member, Talking Wellness Working Group

Develop public education strategies to use media to disseminate messages/information/education about depression

. Assist Community with Poetry Form

. Participate in Community Pictures Project

. Assist with Depression Education Website

. Assist Community Member interactive theatrical skits

. Participate in public service announcements (PSAs) (i.e., print, radio, television, websites)

. Develop proposals targeting depression

July 2004

July 2004

July 2004

July 2004

July 2004

Ongoing

World Stage, Community Members, Talking Wellness Working Group

Community members, UCLA faculty (Victoria Vesna), Talking & Supporting Wellness Working Groups

Witness to Wellness, Community Members

Grassroots Productions, Community Members, Talking Wellness Working Group

KJLH, 92.3 “The Beat,” Cable Access Channels, Community Members, Talking Wellness Working Group

Foundations, National Institute of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, Talking Wellness Working Group

Training community leaders (faith-based, teachers, public figures) to talk about depression and provide local leadership for others to talk and take action about it

. Train leaders to promote better representation of community in the media

. Collaborate with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Student

July 2004

July 2004

Maranathus Church, T.H.E. Clinic, AADAP, Community Leaders

UCLA School of Nursing

Celebrate community wellness and strengths (e.g., cultural fairs, presentations).

. Participate in activities during National Mental Health Awareness month

. Submit entry presentation materials for National

Seminars/conferences

. Attend local community fairs

July 2004

July 2004

July 2004

Talking Wellness Working Group, Community Members, Leaders, Activists and community involved celebrities

Talking Wellness Working Group

Talking Wellness Working Group, Community Members, Leaders, Activists and community involved celebrities