Date
5-2020
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Liberal Studies
Major
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Paoze Thao
Abstract
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 audiences and for future trends of mental health to provide equity and open up new avenues of understanding this concept.
Recommended Citation
Elliott, Alexandra, "Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Schools" (2020). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 833.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/833
Included in
Child Psychology Commons, Community-Based Learning Commons, Counseling Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, School Psychology Commons