How Does Your Community View Depressions?

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How Does Your Community View Depression?     Depression is a common yet serious mental health disorder and the leading cause of disability among Americans ages 15 to 44. This week we’re asking students to explore how depression is viewed in their communities and what roles both schools and mental health specialists can play to factor culture into treatment. #DoNowDepressionJoin the Discussion     Is It Ethical to Colonize Mars?     Is going to Mars a reality? In a mission where the lines between reality and fantasy seem to be blurred, the Mars One team is planning to launch an expedition to establish a human settlement on the red planet. This raises a key question: Is it ethical to colonize Mars or other planets? #DoNowMarsJoin the Discussion     Coming Soon: KQED Do Now Arts & Pop Culture     Stay tuned for next week's Arts & Pop Culture Do Now when we'll ask students to explore superheroes. Post will be live the afternoon ofTuesday, January 13.Past Art & Pop Culture Discussions     Which is More Truthful: Words or Images?     Everyone has heard the phrase, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But what does that mean exactly? We asked students "which is more truthful, words or images?" Here's what they had to say.Read the Post     KQED Do Now Orientation     Kick off the new year with a KQED Do Now refresher. This self-paced module is chock full of resources, real world examples and social media best practices useful for both Do Now beginners and pros. Spread the word and share this resources with innovative educators in your circle.Begin the Module     About KQED Education   KQED Education offers free resources to educators for integrating media and new media tools into teaching and learning specifically inSTEM, Arts, & News.Learn More at kqed.org/education