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Stigma Reduction Programming In Monterey County, Don Heading
Stigma Reduction Programming In Monterey County, Don Heading
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Mental illness-related stigma is a barrier to societal inclusion and productivity. With nearly one in five individuals being impacted by mental illness in the United States (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2019), there is a greater need for understanding through education to support those affected by mental illness. Stigma impacts those with mental illness in the realms of employment, housing, and incarceration. The Success Over Stigma Program located within the OMNI Resource Center in Salinas, California addresses the lack of education by offering contact-based community education delivered by those affected by mental illness. The project addressed the need …
Say It Out Loud Outreach Implementation, Miriam Huipe
Say It Out Loud Outreach Implementation, Miriam Huipe
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The purpose of this capstone was to address the increase of mental illness on children living in the United States without treatment. Mental illness is a problem that cannot be ignored in the community. The National Alliance on Mental illness works to eliminate stigma through support, education and advocacy in Monterey County. The project intended to increase awareness through the implementation of Say It Out Loud. For the implementation I worked with teachers in Monterey County to give students a presentation, discussion and question survey through an educational presentation. The expected outcome was that children learn the different mental health …
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 …
Importance Of Mental Health Awareness In Schools, Alexandra Elliott
Importance Of Mental Health Awareness In Schools, Alexandra Elliott
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
We all have different experiences and beliefs that shape our perspectives and impact our mental health. The concept of mental health exists in Western civilization but is absent in others, so it is important to be sensitive when discussing the terminology of mental health by itself. There is ample evidence of a disproportionate amount of mental health issues among people living in low-income areas due to lack of resources in these communities. In fact, mental health resources are disproportionately accessible to white, affluent individuals in Western civilization. This senior capstone research project is intended to find ways to reach new …