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Activism As A Source Of Strength For Black College Students At Predominately White Institutions, Caroline M. Reid
Activism As A Source Of Strength For Black College Students At Predominately White Institutions, Caroline M. Reid
Honors Theses
Racism is deeply ingrained in American society, and white supremacy and the oppression of people of color has greatly contributed to the establishment of the very institutions that continue to perpetuate its existence today. Racism manifests itself in a variety of ways, and its most constant and daily appearance is in instances of microaggressions. These experiences contribute to feelings of invisibility, frustration, and anger, an experience known as racism-related stress, which research has shown to severely and negatively impact mental health. In order to combat the insidious effects of racism, Black Americans have utilized coping mechanisms for generations. This resiliency …
A Process Improvement For Depression Screening And Management In A University Health Clinic, Margaret H. Zoellers
A Process Improvement For Depression Screening And Management In A University Health Clinic, Margaret H. Zoellers
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Research indicates that among college students, there is a high prevalence of depression that is frequently undiagnosed and untreated, placing students at risk of impaired academic performance and suicidal behavior. The purpose of the evidence-based process improvement was: a) establish a depression screening and management protocol in the university health clinic, and b) increase university health clinic providers’ knowledge of evidence-based depression screening and management. Family nurse practitioner providers in the university health clinic (n=6) participated in a depression screening and management education program. Knowledge of evidence-based depression screening and management was measured prior to and after the program. A …