Adolescent Activity Goals: Inform teens about depression: symptoms, treatment options, and long term effects Format: Screen excerpts from The Secret Life of the Brain focusing on depression Invite professionals in the field to discuss depression, its symptoms, treatment, and the long term effects on brain chemistry. Examine the connection between depression and suicidal tendencies Explore the Resources on the web site at www.pbs.org/brain for organizations dealing with depression Allow teens to ask questions of the professionals Participants: Teens, students Potential Partners: High schools Afterschool programs Mental health organizations specializing in depression Suicide prevention organizations Materials: Excerpt tape from THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN and the necessary audio/visual equipment The Secret Life of the Brain: Teen Guide Informational handouts provided by experts Computer with internet access Venues: High schools Afterschool programs, such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America Community centers Faith groups Adult Activity Goals: Inform adults about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): long-term effects, and treatments available for PTSD Format: Screen excerpts from THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN focusing on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Invite professionals in the field to discuss PTSD, its symptoms, treatment, and the long term effects on brain chemistry Examine the differences between PTSD and łnormal˛ stress Explore the Resources on the web site at www.pbs.org/brain for organizations dealing with PTSD Allow audience to ask questions of the professionals Participants: Adults Potential Partners: Local community health and mental health centers Community outreach departments of local hospitals Veterans Administration hospitals Community service organizations Local public libraries Materials: Excerpt tape from THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN and the necessary audio/visual equipment The Secret Life of the Brain: Adult Guide Informational handouts provided by experts omputer with internet access Venues: Community health and mental health centers Local hospitals and VA hospitals Community centers Libraries Faith groups