Embrace Resilience: Mental Health Education for Middle Schoolers in Burke County, Nc
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Educational access and quality are critical social determinants of adolescent and long-term health. Research demonstrates a strong bidirectional relationship between childhood mental health and quality education (Kondirolli et al., 2022; Chu T et al., 2023; Jakovljevic et al., 2016). Burke County, North Carolina, a rural area with 88,881 residents (U.S. Census, 2023), ranks 95th in educational attainment in the state. Recently, the county has witnessed a decline in student mental health, leading to the implementation of a multi-tiered intervention aimed at addressing academic, social, and mental health needs within schools (Burke County Public Schools, 2022). However, the program lacks a preventative education component. This proposal outlines a strategic plan to enhance educational access and quality by integrating evidence-based mental health education initiatives into public middle schools in Burke County.
DOI: 10.17615/xskq-6r63
Authors: Benson, Richard, Singeetham, Mahima, Senter, Anna, Banta, Daisy
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Language: English
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6925361041
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