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Mind Match: A Holistic App-Based Intervention For Post-Pandemic Adolescent Mental Health, Irene Xinyuan Hu, Hoyt King, Samara Lynch, Nyla Thomas
Mind Match: A Holistic App-Based Intervention For Post-Pandemic Adolescent Mental Health, Irene Xinyuan Hu, Hoyt King, Samara Lynch, Nyla Thomas
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
The global COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine measures had profound implications for the mental well-being of adolescents. Studies have shown that adolescents who received MRIs post-pandemic demonstrated more severe mental health problems (Gotlib et al, 2021). As of 2021, more than 36% of DC youth who have depression did not receive any mental health care (NAMI, 2021). These statistics underscore the urgent need to address the mental health challenges faced by teenagers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds with limited access to mental health services (Mental health disparities: Diverse populations, 2017). In response to the downstream effects of COVID-19 on underrepresented …
Field Days Against Flu Days: Decreasing Missed School Days In The D.C. Metropolitan Area Due To Influenza, Elyana Belete, Evan Bowie, Maria - Carmen Miko, Raymond Weeden
Field Days Against Flu Days: Decreasing Missed School Days In The D.C. Metropolitan Area Due To Influenza, Elyana Belete, Evan Bowie, Maria - Carmen Miko, Raymond Weeden
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide are affected annually by the flu (WHO, 2023). Children ages 0–17 are more prone to contracting the flu due to increased contact with other individuals in daycare and grade school as they are more likely to put their hands in their mouths and less likely to practice proper hygiene. Additionally, they have less developed immune systems to fight off infections (CDC, 2020). This leads to an increased likelihood of catching an illness that can spread from person to person compared to adults. According to the Morbidity and …
T2 Dc: Transitional Support For Adolescents With Asd, Priscila De La Cruz, Charli Gipson, Carys Kirlew, Keelin Lagos
T2 Dc: Transitional Support For Adolescents With Asd, Priscila De La Cruz, Charli Gipson, Carys Kirlew, Keelin Lagos
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by the CDC as a developmental disorder within the brain5. Throughout the nation, 1 in 36 children experience ASD, boys being four times more prevalent than girls. ASD has nonbehavioral effects such as gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, seizures, or sleep disorders, amongst many other mental side effects1. Recent studies have associated a lack of resources with feelings of isolation, difficulty in accomplishing daily activities, and many more negative impacts for individuals with ASD. As ASD is lifelong, we want to facilitate a smooth transition into adulthood as there are limited resources in DC for young …
Who’S Hangry?: Food Insecurity And Psychosocial Adjustment In D.C. Teens, Robert Price, Andrea Murillo, David Whittington, Jelani Garrett, Jordan Ray
Who’S Hangry?: Food Insecurity And Psychosocial Adjustment In D.C. Teens, Robert Price, Andrea Murillo, David Whittington, Jelani Garrett, Jordan Ray
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
About 19,430 children in Washington D.C. experience food insecurity every day (Oliver, 2022). This is equivalent to 1 in 7 children in the area. According to WUSA, a news channel; food insecurity has been proven to lead to grave behavioral and emotional issues that can impair mental health and make it difficult for students to adjust to social situations (WUSA, 2017).We are excited to announce a new program that will help tackle food insecurity in public high schools in wards 7 & 8. The program’s name is DC Creating Overall Optimism in Kids (DC COOKs). The goal is to provide …
Fusion, 2023, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society
Fusion, 2023, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society
Fusion
No abstract provided.
Advocate Against Adversity, Melany Kelly, Hermela Shimels, Zariah Bailey, Kennedy Carter
Advocate Against Adversity, Melany Kelly, Hermela Shimels, Zariah Bailey, Kennedy Carter
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
Our project is focused on the social determinants of maternal healthcare throughout urban areas in the United States and, more specifically, the different wards in DC. This project aims to shed light on how racial and ethnic disparities, in addition to other social determining factors, are contributing to high infant mortality rates in the DC area. It also proposes potential public health initiatives that seeks to address and combat these differences.
Healing With Feeling: Addressing Substance Abuse In Teens During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Gisselle Amaya, Xunashy Lopez, Gabby Olumilua, Mbange Palle, Kendra Williams
Healing With Feeling: Addressing Substance Abuse In Teens During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Gisselle Amaya, Xunashy Lopez, Gabby Olumilua, Mbange Palle, Kendra Williams
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
In recent years, substance abuse among teenagers has steadily increased since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Teen substance abuse related deaths have only continued to rise since then; with nationwide substance abuse related deaths being 1,146 in 2021, a sharp increase from the 954 deaths in 2020 (UCLA health, 2022). Teen substance abuse is determined by many factors, such as mental health, home/school environment, etc. In order to cope with these difficult emotions, teenagers turn to drug use to numb the feeling. Studies have shown that art based therapy and afterschool programs are effective in mitigating the …
Suppressing Depression: Raising Awareness For Depression In Teens, David Whittington, Hiwot Ayalew, Kierra Jones, Oscar Colindres
Suppressing Depression: Raising Awareness For Depression In Teens, David Whittington, Hiwot Ayalew, Kierra Jones, Oscar Colindres
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
About 13.3% of the U.S. population aged 12 to 17 has been diagnosed with at least one major depressive episode [1]. 14.3% of the DC population suffers from diagnosed depression [8]. It is important to note that most people with depression don’t seek clinical help. Many factors lead to depression among teens and adults including poverty, unemployment, lack of access to health care, and genetics. DC is one of the most segregated places in the U.S. Employment rates, wages, parks, and museums are deeply segregated resources within different wards. Wards 5, 7, and 8 have the highest rates of depression …
Black Vs. White: What Is Bipolar Disorder?, Delmy Mendoza, Kendall Childs, Maedot Aklilu, Tynise Phillips
Black Vs. White: What Is Bipolar Disorder?, Delmy Mendoza, Kendall Childs, Maedot Aklilu, Tynise Phillips
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
This intervention will show that underdiagnosing and misdiagnosing mental health disorders can be prevented by creating more high school medical pipeline programs and encouraging POC students interested in healthcare to participate in diversifying the healthcare system. Pipeline programs have shown to be beneficial in increasing the numbers and quality of underrepresented ethnic minority applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds, and achievement motivation. For example, the pipeline program The Teen Medical Academy created in 2008 combated unrepresentative health disparity in adolescents by successfully improving interest in medical and allied health careers, confidence in their ability to accomplish a health profession, learning surgical and …
Fusion, 2022, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society
Fusion, 2022, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society
Fusion
No abstract provided.
Fusion, 2021, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society
Fusion, 2021, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society
Fusion
No abstract provided.
Cuentos - 2021, George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates
Cuentos - 2021, George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates
Cuentos
Cuentos is the humanities magazine of the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates Department of Internal Medicine.
Gw Nursing, Spring 2020, George Washington University, School Of Nursing
Gw Nursing, Spring 2020, George Washington University, School Of Nursing
GW Nursing Magazine
No abstract provided.
Fusion, 2020, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society
Fusion, 2020, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society
Fusion
No abstract provided.
Cuentos - 2020, George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates
Cuentos - 2020, George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates
Cuentos
Cuentos is the humanities magazine of the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates Department of Internal Medicine.
Medicine + Health Magazine, Fall 2019, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing
Medicine + Health Magazine, Fall 2019, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing
Medicine + Health Magazine
No abstract provided.
Neurotransmitter, Fall 2019, George Washington Institute For Neuroscience Neurological Institute, George Washington University Hospital
Neurotransmitter, Fall 2019, George Washington Institute For Neuroscience Neurological Institute, George Washington University Hospital
Neurotransmitter
No abstract provided.
Gw Nursing, Fall 2019, George Washington University, School Of Nursing
Gw Nursing, Fall 2019, George Washington University, School Of Nursing
GW Nursing Magazine
No abstract provided.
Medicine + Health Magazine, Spring 2019, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing
Medicine + Health Magazine, Spring 2019, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing
Medicine + Health Magazine
No abstract provided.
Gw Nursing, Spring 2019, George Washington University, School Of Nursing
Gw Nursing, Spring 2019, George Washington University, School Of Nursing
GW Nursing Magazine
No abstract provided.
Fusion, 2019, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society
Fusion, 2019, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society
Fusion
No abstract provided.
Cuentos - 2019, George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates
Cuentos - 2019, George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates
Cuentos
Cuentos is the humanities magazine of the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates Department of Internal Medicine.
Medicine + Health Magazine, Fall 2018, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing
Medicine + Health Magazine, Fall 2018, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing
Medicine + Health Magazine
No abstract provided.
Gw Nursing, Fall 2018, George Washington University, School Of Nursing
Gw Nursing, Fall 2018, George Washington University, School Of Nursing
GW Nursing Magazine
No abstract provided.
Gw Nursing, Summer 2018, George Washington University, School Of Nursing
Gw Nursing, Summer 2018, George Washington University, School Of Nursing
GW Nursing Magazine
No abstract provided.
Medicine + Health Magazine, Spring 2018, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing
Medicine + Health Magazine, Spring 2018, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing
Medicine + Health Magazine
No abstract provided.
Neurotransmitter, Spring 2018, George Washington Institute For Neuroscience Neurological Institute, George Washington University Hospital
Neurotransmitter, Spring 2018, George Washington Institute For Neuroscience Neurological Institute, George Washington University Hospital
Neurotransmitter
No abstract provided.
Better Bone Health: Health Community Clinic, Naijah Hughes, Dakota Turnage, Kintara Williams, Christopher Fangna
Better Bone Health: Health Community Clinic, Naijah Hughes, Dakota Turnage, Kintara Williams, Christopher Fangna
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
Osteoporosis affects the quality of life, the ability to work, and basic activities of daily living. Osteoporosis is a disease marked by reduced bone strength leading to an increase in fractures. Every day, our body breaks down old bone and puts new bone in its place. As we get older, our bones break down more bone than they put back. If you do not take the steps to keep your bones healthy, you may lose too much bone and osteoporosis may develop. Men and women are both affected by osteoporosis. In the United States, an estimated 5.3 million people aged …
Hiv Intervention For The Dc Community, Evelyn Rosales, Elias Belhocine, Daniel Ndagha, Tiana Young
Hiv Intervention For The Dc Community, Evelyn Rosales, Elias Belhocine, Daniel Ndagha, Tiana Young
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
Before the 1980s, the world had little to no knowledge about HIV. Now there has been research conducted on HIV/AIDs that has helped people prevent and be aware of their status. However, there is still an increasing amount of HIV cases in adults (18-34), especially in DC communities. Such disparities in HIV cases occur based on people’s race, gender, sexual orientation, income and geographical location. The social determinants of health also play a role in these cases such as poverty, access to care, stigma and racism. Our program will tackle these issues by providing an emphasis on existing programs by …
Teen Pregnancy Prevention: Nine Minutes To Avoid Nine Months, Natalie Custodio, Ronaldo Gomez, Katherine Mejicanos-Portillo, Jalen Templeman
Teen Pregnancy Prevention: Nine Minutes To Avoid Nine Months, Natalie Custodio, Ronaldo Gomez, Katherine Mejicanos-Portillo, Jalen Templeman
DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
The United States is one of the most developed nations with one of the highest rates of teen pregnancy. Although there has been a reduction in teen pregnancy nationally, areas in DC such as Wards 5, 7 and 8 still have teen birth rates above the national rate. The objective for our project is to provide a targeted-intervention to decrease teen pregnancy rates by increasing awareness of safe sex practices, contraceptive methods and STIs/HIV. Our program will provide a 9-minute session on sexual health at chosen schools and youth organizations in Wards 5, 7 and 8 to target 11 to …