1. Improving Mental Health Services For
African American College Students
Josephine Boa-Amponsem
Mark Cruz, Health Education Specialist
Assess appropriate methods to
improve mental health of students.
Students’ knowledge of RU CAPS: 77 out of 97 • Create mental health and
services brochure for
families.
• Follow-up survey to
evaluate the effectiveness
of the brochure.
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76
Family/Friend Spiritual Leader RU CAPS
Students’ Primary Contact for Counseling
Always Often Never
43%
12%
28%
32%
32%
26%
Barriers Preventing Students from Seeking
Services
Stigma Lack of information
Fear Cost
Lack of diversity Mistrust of professionals
Research Survey Distribute Analyze I would like to thank my
preceptor, Mark Cruz , the
staff of Rutgers H.O.P.E, and
my coordinator, Anita
Franzione for their help and
support in making this project
a success.
• African American students are at an
elevated risk for mental illness.
• Students underutilize mental health
services.
• Barriers preventing students from
seeking services include stigma,
cultural mistrust and fear.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
EVALUATIONOUTCOMEPURPOSE
SIGNIFICANCE
METHODOLOGY
Health Outreach Promotion
and Education (H.O.P.E)