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Importance Of Mental Health Awareness For Elementary School Students, Sarah Growitz
Importance Of Mental Health Awareness For Elementary School Students, Sarah Growitz
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
There are a variety of benefits from including school-based mental health awareness programs in elementary schools. Without proper education, students will not know what mental health is and how to seek help. Through the use of a literature review, teacher interview, and surveys, this capstone examines the importance of mental health awareness for elementary school students. Mental health can impact students' lives in such a negative way. It is extremely important for children to be aware that it is okay to struggle and learn how to properly deal with their emotions. It is also especially important for schools and educators …
What Kind Of Resources Are There For Caregivers Of Patients With Mental Illness?, Candice Robertson
What Kind Of Resources Are There For Caregivers Of Patients With Mental Illness?, Candice Robertson
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The capstone was implemented at Telecare, an agency that serves individuals who are on a psychiatric hold. The capstone’s macro-level problem is that caregivers are not receiving the support they need to adequately help their patients. The micro-level was that my agency works with the family so the social workers should be giving out appropriate resources for the caregivers. The capstone consisted of conducting research to assess the different resources that were available for caregivers online. I implemented this by conducting systematic GOOGLE searches and organizing top results by common themes that were in the articles found in the top …
Increasing Healthy Coping In At Risk Adolescents, Francisca F. Rios
Increasing Healthy Coping In At Risk Adolescents, Francisca F. Rios
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
At-risk youth lack healthy coping skills needed to manage stress. This lack of skills leaves adolescents vulnerable to more risky behaviors such as substance use. Therefore, I created a two-day lesson on healthy coping skills for adolescents at Mount Toro High School in Salinas, California.
Increasing The Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among The Latino Community, Jennifer Padilla
Increasing The Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among The Latino Community, Jennifer Padilla
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Mental Health affects millions of individuals every year. It can affect anyone at any age. Mariposa Wellness Center Community Connections (MWC-CC) provides services and support for those not receiving the adequate treatment. There is lack of access to health care; therefore, many individuals suffer from a mental health condition without treatment leading to major consequences such as having a dysfunctional family and homelessness. The information was delivered in a series of community outreach that were designed to provide the community with information about mental health and resources. Unfortunately, the expected results were not reached due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mariposa …