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This thesis first examines the history and contemporary landscape of school mental health, offering evidence for schools as an essential component of the child and adolescent system of care. It then provides contemporary discussion around the importance of design in public administration, as well as analyzes the current design model of school-based mental health services, including key actors, normative assumptions, and underlying conceptual models to demonstrate the outdated presumptions that have led to a model that is not designed to adapt to the unique needs of students, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on contemporary theory of design in public administration, I argue that the largely fragmented, decentralized, bureaucratic, complex, and underdeveloped design of school-based mental health services mainly developed in the 1970s and 1980s has reached its limits and cannot adapt to new societal variables. Lastly, I discuss said limitations of this model to argue for a conceptual and practical re-design of the current system of school-based mental health systems in the United States.
ContributorsMontero, Armando (Author) / Strickland, James (Thesis director) / Anderson, Derrick (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor)
Created2023-05
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The goal of our study is to identify socio-economic risk factors for depressive disorder and poor mental health by statistically analyzing survey data from the CDC. The identification of risk groups in a particular demographic could aid in the development of targeted interventions to improve overall quality of mental health in the United States. In our analysis, we studied the influences and correlations of socioeconomic factors that regulate the risk of developing Depressive Disorders and overall poor mental health. Using the statistical software STATA, we ran a regression model of selected independent socio-economic variables with the dependent mental health variables. The independent variables of the statistical model include Income, Race, State, Age, Marital Status, Sex, Education, BMI, Smoker Status, and Alcohol Consumption. Once the regression coefficients were found, we illustrated the data in graphs and heat maps to qualitatively provide visuals of the prevalence of depression in the U.S. demography. Our study indicates that the low-income and under-educated populations who are everyday smokers, obese, and/or are in divorced or separated relationships should be of main concern. A suggestion for mental health organizations would be to support counseling and therapeutic efforts as secondary care for those in smoking cessation programs, weight management programs, marriage counseling, or divorce assistance group. General improvement in alleviating poverty and increasing education could additionally show progress in counter-acting the prevalence of depressive disorder and also improve overall mental health. The identification of these target groups and socio-economic risk factors are critical in developing future preventative measures.
ContributorsGrassel, Samuel (Co-author) / Choueiri, Alexi (Co-author) / Choueiri, Robert (Co-author) / Goegan, Brian (Thesis director) / Holter, Michael (Committee member) / Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (Contributor) / School of Molecular Sciences (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2016-05
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Wellbeing is a concept for an app that looks to be an easy mental health resource for anyone. Features in the app include journaling, exclusive videos, and access to local professionals. We looked to pair with universities in order to gain a source of revenue to run and improve the app through them purchasing subscriptions to offer to students for free.
ContributorsWeldon, Luke (Author) / Sathyan, Nathan (Co-author) / Haugen, Lucas (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Balven, Rachel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This project is a compilation of journal entries following the raw, unfiltered healing journey of medical trauma. It will tell the story of a near-death experience and provide a window into the treacherous recovery that followed. Explaining both the physical and mental pain of such a journey, the hope is that this project not only sparks awareness to those unaware but provides comfort and courage for anyone who may relate.
ContributorsParker, Hailey (Author) / Takada, Emy (Thesis director) / Whitecotton, Stacey (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This thesis presents the Galia Model as a more all-encompassing substitute for American urban development and challenges the "smart city" idea of the World Economic Forum. It contends that true sustainability and well-being call for changing the financial structures supporting suburban sprawl and car-centric architecture. Beyond technology-driven solutions, the Galia Model integrates ecological design, mental health, and social equity to create inclusive, resilient, and human-centered cities. The thesis investigates the viability and difficulties of this change by offering pragmatic ideas and suggestions for legislators and planners dedicated to reimagining urban life around people, place, and the Earth.
ContributorsGalia, Christian (Author) / Hill, Alexander (Thesis director) / McGregor, Joan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05