Week 0: Senior Project Introduction
March 15, 2024
Hello! My name is Avi Lockner and I have attended Basis Independent Brooklyn since 5th grade. For my senior project, I will be exploring various forms of treatment, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and how best they can be used to treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder among those aged 14–17. I was initially drawn to this topic due to the pressing nature of GAD. This is underscored by the National Institute of Health, which reported that an estimated 2.2% of adolescents suffer from this mental illness. Having also struggled with GAD, I hope to bring awareness and diminish associated stigmas. Moreover, I have supported others in their struggles, whether among peers or on professional platforms, yet the desire to conduct research has always been a passion of mine. The question remains: what can be used to help someone struggling with GAD? I hope that by the end of this project, I will have a wide variety of answers that all can use, no matter their social, economic, or ethnic background. For more information on my Senior Project, you can view details here! Thank you for taking the time to read my first blog post. Be on the lookout for updates!
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