Team: 14
School: Santa Teresa High
Area of Science: Behavioral and Social Sciences
Proposal: According to the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, 71% to 96% of people with PTSD often have nightmares. The individuals that suffer from these traumatic episodes often endure them alone, which can be a major contributor to the development of other mental health problems including depression and anxiety. Our goal is to diminish the development of other mental health problems as well as provide a support system for those who undergo PTSD on their own. The proposal to resolve this problem is to develop a computer program using a smart device that identifies high levels of cortisol, the main stress hormone present in a PTSD episode. This device would attempt to gently awaken the individual using a sound of their choice, then the device will alert an emergency contact or a PTSD hotline.
Team Members:
Paloma Del Valle
Ethan Garcia
Josue De La O
Joshua Cervantes
Jordan Tellez
Anahi Prieto
Sponsoring Teacher: Saul Nunez