The results of a multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) revealed that residential community college students who had high levels of awareness of MHDs were significantly more willing to refer a friend who was showing signs of an MHD to facilitative resources (for example taking them to the...
Together these events remind us as social workers of the complexity and breadth of mental health challenges that face our clients. They compel us to rethink our strategies for providing adequate outreach, prevention, and intervention to individuals and communities regarding mental health. They push us...
An exploratory survey study assessed community college student awareness of signs, risk factors, and resources for depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. The majority of the participants reported adequate awareness of mental disorders. Females were more likely than males and sophomores were more likel...
Behavior:Sponsoring a community-wide Mental Health Awareness Day or Month, and disseminating ongoing messaging that educates people about the mental health benefits of parks and green space. Within each of the dimensions below, we outline several policy, environmental and behavior change strategies that...
Since the previous Amaudo programme [32] did not include a specific role for social contact interventions with people living with mental health conditions, the Indigo-Local study developed an intervention that added this component to awareness-raising through media and information-sharing by ...
The following questions were addressed: 1) What role do youth-centered community resources play in child and adolescent mental health promotion and awareness, particularly for at-risk children? 2) How can they serve to improve child and adolescent well-being? By interviewing key informants, the ...
Scholars supported 19 community-based projects that increased awareness of local issues and resources and evaluated programs. Scholars reported advancement in their knowledge and skills as well as interest in sustaining their community engagement. Leaders shared several benefits at the organizational and ...
A step change is required in citizen awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The authors propose we go further still, directly engaging and involving patients and public in scoping, testing and scaling solutions to this global health crisis. ...
Community service for students increases social awareness and responsibility as well. By committing to a project or activity with others, college volunteering helps to build and strengthen relationships and make new friendships. Your social, professional, and support network is bound to grow, ...
The Child Mental Health Treatment Gap in an Urban Low-Income Setting: Multisectoral Service Use and Correlates. Interventions need to target increased maternal awareness about mental health problems and encourage provision of mental health services to girls.doi:10.1176/... C Duarte,K Lovero,A Sour...