Bullying is a unhealthy behavior with multiple manifestations. It does not discriminate against the age, ethnicity, belief system, lifestyle, and level of well-being of an individual. This unhealthy behavior usually starts early in life. Individuals can potentially exhibit and or be victimized by bullying. Most cases are underreported and not detected while the solutions exist to reduce the incidence and the prevalence of this common phenomenon. Targeting bullying in childhood and adolescence is a great determinant of healthier learners, but also of healthier and productive adult citizens.
Bullying is a unhealthy behavior with multiple manifestations. It does not discriminate against the age, ethnicity, belief system, lifestyle, and level of well-being of an individual. This unhealthy behavior usually starts early in life. Individuals can potentially exhibit and or be victimized by bullying. Most cases are underreported and not detected while the solutions exist to reduce the incidence and the prevalence of this common phenomenon. Targeting bullying in childhood and adolescence is a great determinant of healthier learners, but also of healthier and productive adult citizens.
Immunity or Impunity? The Origins of Biopolitics and the Coronavirus Syndemic...Université de Montréal
Immunity or Impunity? The Origins of Biopolitics and the Coronavirus Syndemic. An essay-review of Roberto Esposito’s trilogy Bios – Communitas – Immunitas.
Global Mental Health & Psychiatry Review, Autumn 2021, 2(3): 16-17.
Abstract
This essay-review by a physician-philosopher addresses the origins of the debate over immunity in the coronavirus crisis by examining the terms immunity and community in law and politics through the innovative trilogy of philosopher Roberto Esposito, how they are used in medicine today, and how they can be deployed to construct an affirmative biopolitics, avoiding a narrow medical scientism on one hand and authoritarian political power on the other. With its origin in the obligations of office and the gratitude of the gift, we must preserve the protection of immunity against the predations of impunity.
Key words: Immunity, community, syndemics, affirmative biopolitics, Roberto Esposito
Zero Applied: From International Declaration to Local ActionDavid Covington
DRAFT: In 2017, RI International partnered with Suicide Prevention Australia and the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership to host the fourth International Summit on Zero Suicide in Healthcare in Sydney, Australia.
Zero Suicide in Healthcare International Declaration (March 2016)David Covington
A diverse group of 50 peer leaders, government policy makers, and healthcare providers from 13 countries convened for Atlanta 2015: An International Declaration and Social Movement. Invited guests included “Zero Suicide” advocates and pioneers as well as others committed to suicide prevention and better healthcare.
A Program Plan Proposal For The Development Of: Anxiety, Alcohol, and Stress ...Christa Brown
This project included research and evaluation on the correlation between anxiety, stress, and alcohol consumption among college students. In addition, the project included a needs assessment for starting a new social media-based support group to address mental health needs on campus and development of alternative coping mechanisms for anxiety and stress management in an effort to reduce alcohol consumption among UCA students. Finally, the proposal was presented to the University of Central Arkansas’ Office of Student Wellness & Development director, Jenna Davidson.
10 STRATEGIC POINTS DOCUMENT 2 THE 10 STRATEGIC POsimisterchristen
10 STRATEGIC POINTS DOCUMENT 2
THE 10 STRATEGIC POINTS 2
SAMPLE 10 STRATEGIC POINTS
Grand Canyon University
DNP-820A: Translational Research and Evidence-Based Practice
10 Strategic Points Document for a Quality Improvement Project
Ten Strategic Points
The 10 Strategic Points
Title of Project
1)
Title of Project
Impact the number of depression screenings and referrals to a child psychologist
Background
Theoretical Foundation
Literature Synthesis
Practice Change Recommendation
2)
Background to Chosen Evidence-Based Intervention:
List the primary points for six sections.
i) Background of the practice problem/gap at the project site
One of the primary causes of disability worldwide, depression affects a sizable percentage of the population. Persistent feelings of sadness and guilt, changes in sleeping patterns (insomnia or oversleeping), changes in appetite, decreased mental and physical energy, unusual irritability, inability to enjoy once-enjoyed activities, difficulty working, and thoughts of death or suicide are all symptoms that can be associated with any type of depressive disorder. These "down" symptoms alone may indicate a unipolar depressive disorder like dysthymia or severe depression if they are present. A person may be diagnosed with bipolar illness if they experience alternating spells of depression and euphoria. Adolescents and young adults increasingly have difficulties with their mental health (Poppen et al., 2016). An individual's mental health is something only they can fully comprehend, making it difficult for friends and loved ones to spot warning signs in time to intervene. Juvenile and young adult suicide is a major problem in today's world. A lack of life experiences, self-confidence, and faith in one's own skills contribute to the suicides of many young individuals.
ii) Significance of the practice problem/gap at the project site
Mental illness has been a problem that is affected the population for a long period and worryingly young people and adolescents are experiencing many effects that lead to some committing suicide. The stress that today's youth encounter nowadays is the most significant of all these issues, especially the pressure they receive based on their academic expectations and poor communication about their troubles to their parents. There is also a gap in the schools in terms of students receiving counseling services because there are limited professional counselors that attend to student needs. Despite the fact that psychologists claim stress could be caused by anything, many young people find the rapid pace of modern life to be a significant source of anxiety. Many young individuals are inspired to take their own lives by the media's glorified depiction of suicide (Poppen et al., 2016). The reality that suicide is always fatal seems to be lost on many young people. Young people, in other words, consider suicide an o ...
Yusuf M.XX XXX RoadEast Brunswick, New Jersey 08816[email pr.docxransayo
Yusuf M.
XX XXX Road
East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816
[email protected]
16 June 2018
Tomara Baker
Grants Management Specialist
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-1407
[email protected]
Dear Ms. Baker,
My name is Yusuf M. and I am a visiting student at Rutgers University. After having conducted years of research on mental wellness with renowned health psychologist Dr. David Creswell, I’ve gained an increased awareness for the growing mental health crisis that plagues this country and a greater appreciation for the amazing work that organizations like SAMHSA are doing. As you know, mental health concerns are more serious and prevalent in today's society than ever before, yet not enough is being done about them. At Rutgers University, I’ve thoroughly investigated this issue from both the student’s and administration’s perspectives to put together a comprehensive plan, detailed in the attached proposal, that utilizes both a strong online presence and mental health education to reach as many students as possible.
Currently, there are about 43 million Americans with mental illness and almost half of them aren’t seeking the treatment they need due to a lack of access to care or sufficient funds, fear of being labeled as mentally ill and/or not knowing where or how to seek help. For college student specifically, a whopping 80% of them aren’t seeking treatment. This is because, in addition to the reasons mentioned earlier, many universities like Rutgers can’t meet the growing demand for mental health services, and instead of reaching out to students, they have taken a reactive approach and have become triage services that quickly “treat” students as they come in.
In order to make it easier for Rutgers students to learn about and use available mental health services and to diminish the negative stigma that deters many from getting help, I have devised a research-based plan that pulls effective strategies from the latest research and successful models. The first and second phases of my plan ensure that all students understand what mental illness is as well as how and why they should seek treatment. The third phase not only adds on another layer of support, but also breaks down many of the barriers to seeking treatment. Please take your time to read through my attached proposal. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at 732-664-4498. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
Yusuf M.
Three-Pronged Approach to Addressing the College Mental Health Crisis:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Rutgers Edition
Submitted By: Yusuf M.
Submitted To:
Tomara Baker
Grants Management Specialist
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-1407
[email protected]
Prepared for:
Completed: 30th of July, 2018
Abstract
This proposal is focused on finding an effective solution for dealing with the current rise of mental health issues. It starts off by.
Evolution of the biopsychosocial model: prospects and challenges for health p...ellen1066
Suls, J., & Rothman, A. (2004). Evolution of the biopsychosocial model: prospects and challenges for health psychology. Health Psychology, 23(2),119-125. *
Social Unrest and Mental Health
World Association of Social Psychiatry (WASP) Symposium
at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting 2021
Vincenzo Di Nicola, MPhil, MD, PhD, DFAPA, FCPA President, CASP; President-Elect, WASP Professor of Psychiatry, University of Montreal, QC
Learning objectives
To understand the association between social unrest and mental health …
Specifically, to:
Identify the social determinants of unrest
Offer case examples of social unrest
Review WHO prevalence estimates and overall mental health impacts of social unrest
Discuss special considerations for children, youth & families
Plan for presentation
Social unrest and mental health: 30-45 minutes – V Di Nicola Social determinants: Triggers, aggravators & attenuators, circularity
Case examples (evidence-based studies)
Hong Kong Protests Black Lives Matter
WHO Prevalence Estimates (data)
Protests, Riots & Revolutions: A systematic review
Children, Youth & Families: Special considerations
Essay Three ResearchEvery field has its problems whether t.docxelbanglis
Essay Three: Research
Every field has its problems whether these problems exist in academia or in the professional world. These problems can exist because of a difference in academic philosophy or theory. Furthermore, these problems can be a common occurrence in your industry. With this in mind, your research essay is going to focus on a problem within your discipline. Once you find a relevant issue in your discipline, you must convince your audience that this situation is a problem. Then, outline a proposal to fix that problem, explaining why your proposal is a reasonable solution to this problem.
Concepts to consider:
In order to begin your proposal, it is important to consider the rhetorical situation that has generated this question or problem. What does this situation say about the problem and how your solution might be beneficial? Who is involved in the problem and solution, and what are their concerns? Considering these elements of the situation will help convince the audience to support the task you’re proposing or even uptake the task you’re proposing. Also, consider whether or not your audience agrees that your topic is a problem. If they do not agree, you might have to spend more time explaining why the topic is a problem that needs to be addressed; on the other hand, if they already are asking the same questions surrounding your problem, you might decide to spend more time outlining the proposal for your readers.
Stipulations:
· Each essay MUST have a clear, identifiable THESIS STATEMENT.
· Use at least six outside sources to support your points. Four of your sources have to be peer-reviewed sources.
· Each essay must be 2100-3000 words, 12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, and in the format of your discipline (APA or MLA). The works cited/reference does not count toward the word count. Any paper not meeting the word count will lose significant points. Furthermore, make sure that your essay is in a .docx file format.
· Each essay must have an academic essay title. Examples of academic titles: “Expanding the Concept of Translational Research: Making a Place for Environmental Health Sciences”; “Restoring Public Confidence in the Criminal Justice System: Policing Prosecutions When Prosecutors Prosecute Police.” Please make the most of it—do not just call this essay “Research Essay” or “Essay 3.”
Due Dates
Rough Draft (1700 words+. The work cited/reference page(s) doesn’t count): 4/24 via TITANium
Introduction
Media is always pointed at having negative effects on mental health. Media, including social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, among others, have rapidly developed. Facebook is considered to be the largest social networking site used globally. In the past decade, media has caused various changes, especially in the way individuals interact as well as communicate. However, it is not clear whether these changes may have an impact on the usual human characters. Previous research carried out shows that pr ...
Essay Three ResearchEvery field has its problems whether t.docxdebishakespeare
Essay Three: Research
Every field has its problems whether these problems exist in academia or in the professional world. These problems can exist because of a difference in academic philosophy or theory. Furthermore, these problems can be a common occurrence in your industry. With this in mind, your research essay is going to focus on a problem within your discipline. Once you find a relevant issue in your discipline, you must convince your audience that this situation is a problem. Then, outline a proposal to fix that problem, explaining why your proposal is a reasonable solution to this problem.
Concepts to consider:
In order to begin your proposal, it is important to consider the rhetorical situation that has generated this question or problem. What does this situation say about the problem and how your solution might be beneficial? Who is involved in the problem and solution, and what are their concerns? Considering these elements of the situation will help convince the audience to support the task you’re proposing or even uptake the task you’re proposing. Also, consider whether or not your audience agrees that your topic is a problem. If they do not agree, you might have to spend more time explaining why the topic is a problem that needs to be addressed; on the other hand, if they already are asking the same questions surrounding your problem, you might decide to spend more time outlining the proposal for your readers.
Stipulations:
· Each essay MUST have a clear, identifiable THESIS STATEMENT.
· Use at least six outside sources to support your points. Four of your sources have to be peer-reviewed sources.
· Each essay must be 2100-3000 words, 12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, and in the format of your discipline (APA or MLA). The works cited/reference does not count toward the word count. Any paper not meeting the word count will lose significant points. Furthermore, make sure that your essay is in a .docx file format.
· Each essay must have an academic essay title. Examples of academic titles: “Expanding the Concept of Translational Research: Making a Place for Environmental Health Sciences”; “Restoring Public Confidence in the Criminal Justice System: Policing Prosecutions When Prosecutors Prosecute Police.” Please make the most of it—do not just call this essay “Research Essay” or “Essay 3.”
Due Dates
Rough Draft (1700 words+. The work cited/reference page(s) doesn’t count): 4/24 via TITANium
Introduction
Media is always pointed at having negative effects on mental health. Media, including social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, among others, have rapidly developed. Facebook is considered to be the largest social networking site used globally. In the past decade, media has caused various changes, especially in the way individuals interact as well as communicate. However, it is not clear whether these changes may have an impact on the usual human characters. Previous research carried out shows that pr.
Jails and PrisonsLooking inside total institutionsDefini.docxvrickens
Jails and Prisons
Looking inside total institutions
Definition of total institution
Canadian Erving Goffman coined this term
He wrote, “A total institution may be defined as a place of residence and work where a large number of like-situated individuals cut off from the wider society for an appreciable period of time together lead an enclosed formally administered round of life (Goffman, 1968: 11).
"Total institutions (such as prisons, boarding schools, psychiatric hospitals, concentration camps, etc. ) are distinctive and have much in common" (Goffman, 1968: 15) because, as Goffman points out, they depart from the basic social arrangements in modern western society "that the individual tends to sleep, play and work in different places with different co-participants, under different authorities and without an overall rational plan" (Goffman, 1968: 17).
Glimpses inside the total institution
It is very difficult to appreciate what life is like in jail or prison so I have selected a few videos, and stories for you
Please listen to Ismael Nazario who speaks about his experience in Rikers as a youth https://www.ted.com/talks/ismael_nazario_what_i_learned_as_a_kid_in_jail?language=en#t-671125
Also, please read a piece published by the Marshall project here https://www.themarshallproject.org/2018/07/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-prisoner
Finally, hear the story of Mr. Melendez who spent 17 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. Now exonerated, he has visited UTA and spoken about this experience. He paints a vivid picture of those 17 years here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k6C7ZVhaHE
Why is working in prisons important for social workers?
Criminal justice system is marked by the confluence of race, class, gender, and inequality in the United States
Mass incarceration has been called one the most pressing social problems of our time (Mauer & Chesney-Lind, 2002)
The CJ system is fragmented
Over 50,000 different agencies responsible
Prisons account for the fastest growing segment of government employment (nearly 750,000 people in 2004)
Most people are imprisoned for non-violent crimes
Remember that Race, Class, Gender Matter
African American men disproportionately imprisoned
Women account for the fastest growing prison population
African American women: 571% increase in 20 years
Latinas: 131% increase in 20 years
Caucasian women: 75% increase in 20 years
More women are incarcerated per capita for drug crimes than men (about 34% of women and 19% of men)
60% of men and 40% of women unemployed at arrest, 1/3 earned less than 5000$ last year.
Privatization of prisons – total institutions and turning a profit for shareholders
Beck, A.J. (2000). Prisoners in 1999. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics; Guerino, P., Harrison, P.M., & Sabol, P.M. (2011). Prisoners in 2010. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics. Prisoners in 1999 available online here: http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/p99.pdf
Private prisons in Te ...
Immunity or Impunity? The Origins of Biopolitics and the Coronavirus Syndemic...Université de Montréal
Immunity or Impunity? The Origins of Biopolitics and the Coronavirus Syndemic. An essay-review of Roberto Esposito’s trilogy Bios – Communitas – Immunitas.
Global Mental Health & Psychiatry Review, Autumn 2021, 2(3): 16-17.
Abstract
This essay-review by a physician-philosopher addresses the origins of the debate over immunity in the coronavirus crisis by examining the terms immunity and community in law and politics through the innovative trilogy of philosopher Roberto Esposito, how they are used in medicine today, and how they can be deployed to construct an affirmative biopolitics, avoiding a narrow medical scientism on one hand and authoritarian political power on the other. With its origin in the obligations of office and the gratitude of the gift, we must preserve the protection of immunity against the predations of impunity.
Key words: Immunity, community, syndemics, affirmative biopolitics, Roberto Esposito
Zero Applied: From International Declaration to Local ActionDavid Covington
DRAFT: In 2017, RI International partnered with Suicide Prevention Australia and the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership to host the fourth International Summit on Zero Suicide in Healthcare in Sydney, Australia.
Zero Suicide in Healthcare International Declaration (March 2016)David Covington
A diverse group of 50 peer leaders, government policy makers, and healthcare providers from 13 countries convened for Atlanta 2015: An International Declaration and Social Movement. Invited guests included “Zero Suicide” advocates and pioneers as well as others committed to suicide prevention and better healthcare.
A Program Plan Proposal For The Development Of: Anxiety, Alcohol, and Stress ...Christa Brown
This project included research and evaluation on the correlation between anxiety, stress, and alcohol consumption among college students. In addition, the project included a needs assessment for starting a new social media-based support group to address mental health needs on campus and development of alternative coping mechanisms for anxiety and stress management in an effort to reduce alcohol consumption among UCA students. Finally, the proposal was presented to the University of Central Arkansas’ Office of Student Wellness & Development director, Jenna Davidson.
10 STRATEGIC POINTS DOCUMENT 2 THE 10 STRATEGIC POsimisterchristen
10 STRATEGIC POINTS DOCUMENT 2
THE 10 STRATEGIC POINTS 2
SAMPLE 10 STRATEGIC POINTS
Grand Canyon University
DNP-820A: Translational Research and Evidence-Based Practice
10 Strategic Points Document for a Quality Improvement Project
Ten Strategic Points
The 10 Strategic Points
Title of Project
1)
Title of Project
Impact the number of depression screenings and referrals to a child psychologist
Background
Theoretical Foundation
Literature Synthesis
Practice Change Recommendation
2)
Background to Chosen Evidence-Based Intervention:
List the primary points for six sections.
i) Background of the practice problem/gap at the project site
One of the primary causes of disability worldwide, depression affects a sizable percentage of the population. Persistent feelings of sadness and guilt, changes in sleeping patterns (insomnia or oversleeping), changes in appetite, decreased mental and physical energy, unusual irritability, inability to enjoy once-enjoyed activities, difficulty working, and thoughts of death or suicide are all symptoms that can be associated with any type of depressive disorder. These "down" symptoms alone may indicate a unipolar depressive disorder like dysthymia or severe depression if they are present. A person may be diagnosed with bipolar illness if they experience alternating spells of depression and euphoria. Adolescents and young adults increasingly have difficulties with their mental health (Poppen et al., 2016). An individual's mental health is something only they can fully comprehend, making it difficult for friends and loved ones to spot warning signs in time to intervene. Juvenile and young adult suicide is a major problem in today's world. A lack of life experiences, self-confidence, and faith in one's own skills contribute to the suicides of many young individuals.
ii) Significance of the practice problem/gap at the project site
Mental illness has been a problem that is affected the population for a long period and worryingly young people and adolescents are experiencing many effects that lead to some committing suicide. The stress that today's youth encounter nowadays is the most significant of all these issues, especially the pressure they receive based on their academic expectations and poor communication about their troubles to their parents. There is also a gap in the schools in terms of students receiving counseling services because there are limited professional counselors that attend to student needs. Despite the fact that psychologists claim stress could be caused by anything, many young people find the rapid pace of modern life to be a significant source of anxiety. Many young individuals are inspired to take their own lives by the media's glorified depiction of suicide (Poppen et al., 2016). The reality that suicide is always fatal seems to be lost on many young people. Young people, in other words, consider suicide an o ...
Yusuf M.XX XXX RoadEast Brunswick, New Jersey 08816[email pr.docxransayo
Yusuf M.
XX XXX Road
East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816
[email protected]
16 June 2018
Tomara Baker
Grants Management Specialist
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-1407
[email protected]
Dear Ms. Baker,
My name is Yusuf M. and I am a visiting student at Rutgers University. After having conducted years of research on mental wellness with renowned health psychologist Dr. David Creswell, I’ve gained an increased awareness for the growing mental health crisis that plagues this country and a greater appreciation for the amazing work that organizations like SAMHSA are doing. As you know, mental health concerns are more serious and prevalent in today's society than ever before, yet not enough is being done about them. At Rutgers University, I’ve thoroughly investigated this issue from both the student’s and administration’s perspectives to put together a comprehensive plan, detailed in the attached proposal, that utilizes both a strong online presence and mental health education to reach as many students as possible.
Currently, there are about 43 million Americans with mental illness and almost half of them aren’t seeking the treatment they need due to a lack of access to care or sufficient funds, fear of being labeled as mentally ill and/or not knowing where or how to seek help. For college student specifically, a whopping 80% of them aren’t seeking treatment. This is because, in addition to the reasons mentioned earlier, many universities like Rutgers can’t meet the growing demand for mental health services, and instead of reaching out to students, they have taken a reactive approach and have become triage services that quickly “treat” students as they come in.
In order to make it easier for Rutgers students to learn about and use available mental health services and to diminish the negative stigma that deters many from getting help, I have devised a research-based plan that pulls effective strategies from the latest research and successful models. The first and second phases of my plan ensure that all students understand what mental illness is as well as how and why they should seek treatment. The third phase not only adds on another layer of support, but also breaks down many of the barriers to seeking treatment. Please take your time to read through my attached proposal. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at 732-664-4498. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
Yusuf M.
Three-Pronged Approach to Addressing the College Mental Health Crisis:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Rutgers Edition
Submitted By: Yusuf M.
Submitted To:
Tomara Baker
Grants Management Specialist
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-1407
[email protected]
Prepared for:
Completed: 30th of July, 2018
Abstract
This proposal is focused on finding an effective solution for dealing with the current rise of mental health issues. It starts off by.
Evolution of the biopsychosocial model: prospects and challenges for health p...ellen1066
Suls, J., & Rothman, A. (2004). Evolution of the biopsychosocial model: prospects and challenges for health psychology. Health Psychology, 23(2),119-125. *
Social Unrest and Mental Health
World Association of Social Psychiatry (WASP) Symposium
at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting 2021
Vincenzo Di Nicola, MPhil, MD, PhD, DFAPA, FCPA President, CASP; President-Elect, WASP Professor of Psychiatry, University of Montreal, QC
Learning objectives
To understand the association between social unrest and mental health …
Specifically, to:
Identify the social determinants of unrest
Offer case examples of social unrest
Review WHO prevalence estimates and overall mental health impacts of social unrest
Discuss special considerations for children, youth & families
Plan for presentation
Social unrest and mental health: 30-45 minutes – V Di Nicola Social determinants: Triggers, aggravators & attenuators, circularity
Case examples (evidence-based studies)
Hong Kong Protests Black Lives Matter
WHO Prevalence Estimates (data)
Protests, Riots & Revolutions: A systematic review
Children, Youth & Families: Special considerations
Essay Three ResearchEvery field has its problems whether t.docxelbanglis
Essay Three: Research
Every field has its problems whether these problems exist in academia or in the professional world. These problems can exist because of a difference in academic philosophy or theory. Furthermore, these problems can be a common occurrence in your industry. With this in mind, your research essay is going to focus on a problem within your discipline. Once you find a relevant issue in your discipline, you must convince your audience that this situation is a problem. Then, outline a proposal to fix that problem, explaining why your proposal is a reasonable solution to this problem.
Concepts to consider:
In order to begin your proposal, it is important to consider the rhetorical situation that has generated this question or problem. What does this situation say about the problem and how your solution might be beneficial? Who is involved in the problem and solution, and what are their concerns? Considering these elements of the situation will help convince the audience to support the task you’re proposing or even uptake the task you’re proposing. Also, consider whether or not your audience agrees that your topic is a problem. If they do not agree, you might have to spend more time explaining why the topic is a problem that needs to be addressed; on the other hand, if they already are asking the same questions surrounding your problem, you might decide to spend more time outlining the proposal for your readers.
Stipulations:
· Each essay MUST have a clear, identifiable THESIS STATEMENT.
· Use at least six outside sources to support your points. Four of your sources have to be peer-reviewed sources.
· Each essay must be 2100-3000 words, 12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, and in the format of your discipline (APA or MLA). The works cited/reference does not count toward the word count. Any paper not meeting the word count will lose significant points. Furthermore, make sure that your essay is in a .docx file format.
· Each essay must have an academic essay title. Examples of academic titles: “Expanding the Concept of Translational Research: Making a Place for Environmental Health Sciences”; “Restoring Public Confidence in the Criminal Justice System: Policing Prosecutions When Prosecutors Prosecute Police.” Please make the most of it—do not just call this essay “Research Essay” or “Essay 3.”
Due Dates
Rough Draft (1700 words+. The work cited/reference page(s) doesn’t count): 4/24 via TITANium
Introduction
Media is always pointed at having negative effects on mental health. Media, including social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, among others, have rapidly developed. Facebook is considered to be the largest social networking site used globally. In the past decade, media has caused various changes, especially in the way individuals interact as well as communicate. However, it is not clear whether these changes may have an impact on the usual human characters. Previous research carried out shows that pr ...
Essay Three ResearchEvery field has its problems whether t.docxdebishakespeare
Essay Three: Research
Every field has its problems whether these problems exist in academia or in the professional world. These problems can exist because of a difference in academic philosophy or theory. Furthermore, these problems can be a common occurrence in your industry. With this in mind, your research essay is going to focus on a problem within your discipline. Once you find a relevant issue in your discipline, you must convince your audience that this situation is a problem. Then, outline a proposal to fix that problem, explaining why your proposal is a reasonable solution to this problem.
Concepts to consider:
In order to begin your proposal, it is important to consider the rhetorical situation that has generated this question or problem. What does this situation say about the problem and how your solution might be beneficial? Who is involved in the problem and solution, and what are their concerns? Considering these elements of the situation will help convince the audience to support the task you’re proposing or even uptake the task you’re proposing. Also, consider whether or not your audience agrees that your topic is a problem. If they do not agree, you might have to spend more time explaining why the topic is a problem that needs to be addressed; on the other hand, if they already are asking the same questions surrounding your problem, you might decide to spend more time outlining the proposal for your readers.
Stipulations:
· Each essay MUST have a clear, identifiable THESIS STATEMENT.
· Use at least six outside sources to support your points. Four of your sources have to be peer-reviewed sources.
· Each essay must be 2100-3000 words, 12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, and in the format of your discipline (APA or MLA). The works cited/reference does not count toward the word count. Any paper not meeting the word count will lose significant points. Furthermore, make sure that your essay is in a .docx file format.
· Each essay must have an academic essay title. Examples of academic titles: “Expanding the Concept of Translational Research: Making a Place for Environmental Health Sciences”; “Restoring Public Confidence in the Criminal Justice System: Policing Prosecutions When Prosecutors Prosecute Police.” Please make the most of it—do not just call this essay “Research Essay” or “Essay 3.”
Due Dates
Rough Draft (1700 words+. The work cited/reference page(s) doesn’t count): 4/24 via TITANium
Introduction
Media is always pointed at having negative effects on mental health. Media, including social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, among others, have rapidly developed. Facebook is considered to be the largest social networking site used globally. In the past decade, media has caused various changes, especially in the way individuals interact as well as communicate. However, it is not clear whether these changes may have an impact on the usual human characters. Previous research carried out shows that pr.
Jails and PrisonsLooking inside total institutionsDefini.docxvrickens
Jails and Prisons
Looking inside total institutions
Definition of total institution
Canadian Erving Goffman coined this term
He wrote, “A total institution may be defined as a place of residence and work where a large number of like-situated individuals cut off from the wider society for an appreciable period of time together lead an enclosed formally administered round of life (Goffman, 1968: 11).
"Total institutions (such as prisons, boarding schools, psychiatric hospitals, concentration camps, etc. ) are distinctive and have much in common" (Goffman, 1968: 15) because, as Goffman points out, they depart from the basic social arrangements in modern western society "that the individual tends to sleep, play and work in different places with different co-participants, under different authorities and without an overall rational plan" (Goffman, 1968: 17).
Glimpses inside the total institution
It is very difficult to appreciate what life is like in jail or prison so I have selected a few videos, and stories for you
Please listen to Ismael Nazario who speaks about his experience in Rikers as a youth https://www.ted.com/talks/ismael_nazario_what_i_learned_as_a_kid_in_jail?language=en#t-671125
Also, please read a piece published by the Marshall project here https://www.themarshallproject.org/2018/07/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-prisoner
Finally, hear the story of Mr. Melendez who spent 17 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. Now exonerated, he has visited UTA and spoken about this experience. He paints a vivid picture of those 17 years here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k6C7ZVhaHE
Why is working in prisons important for social workers?
Criminal justice system is marked by the confluence of race, class, gender, and inequality in the United States
Mass incarceration has been called one the most pressing social problems of our time (Mauer & Chesney-Lind, 2002)
The CJ system is fragmented
Over 50,000 different agencies responsible
Prisons account for the fastest growing segment of government employment (nearly 750,000 people in 2004)
Most people are imprisoned for non-violent crimes
Remember that Race, Class, Gender Matter
African American men disproportionately imprisoned
Women account for the fastest growing prison population
African American women: 571% increase in 20 years
Latinas: 131% increase in 20 years
Caucasian women: 75% increase in 20 years
More women are incarcerated per capita for drug crimes than men (about 34% of women and 19% of men)
60% of men and 40% of women unemployed at arrest, 1/3 earned less than 5000$ last year.
Privatization of prisons – total institutions and turning a profit for shareholders
Beck, A.J. (2000). Prisoners in 1999. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics; Guerino, P., Harrison, P.M., & Sabol, P.M. (2011). Prisoners in 2010. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics. Prisoners in 1999 available online here: http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/p99.pdf
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Jails and Prisons
Looking inside total institutions
Definition of total institution
Canadian Erving Goffman coined this term
He wrote, “A total institution may be defined as a place of residence and work where a large number of like-situated individuals cut off from the wider society for an appreciable period of time together lead an enclosed formally administered round of life (Goffman, 1968: 11).
"Total institutions (such as prisons, boarding schools, psychiatric hospitals, concentration camps, etc. ) are distinctive and have much in common" (Goffman, 1968: 15) because, as Goffman points out, they depart from the basic social arrangements in modern western society "that the individual tends to sleep, play and work in different places with different co-participants, under different authorities and without an overall rational plan" (Goffman, 1968: 17).
Glimpses inside the total institution
It is very difficult to appreciate what life is like in jail or prison so I have selected a few videos, and stories for you
Please listen to Ismael Nazario who speaks about his experience in Rikers as a youth https://www.ted.com/talks/ismael_nazario_what_i_learned_as_a_kid_in_jail?language=en#t-671125
Also, please read a piece published by the Marshall project here https://www.themarshallproject.org/2018/07/12/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-prisoner
Finally, hear the story of Mr. Melendez who spent 17 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. Now exonerated, he has visited UTA and spoken about this experience. He paints a vivid picture of those 17 years here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k6C7ZVhaHE
Why is working in prisons important for social workers?
Criminal justice system is marked by the confluence of race, class, gender, and inequality in the United States
Mass incarceration has been called one the most pressing social problems of our time (Mauer & Chesney-Lind, 2002)
The CJ system is fragmented
Over 50,000 different agencies responsible
Prisons account for the fastest growing segment of government employment (nearly 750,000 people in 2004)
Most people are imprisoned for non-violent crimes
Remember that Race, Class, Gender Matter
African American men disproportionately imprisoned
Women account for the fastest growing prison population
African American women: 571% increase in 20 years
Latinas: 131% increase in 20 years
Caucasian women: 75% increase in 20 years
More women are incarcerated per capita for drug crimes than men (about 34% of women and 19% of men)
60% of men and 40% of women unemployed at arrest, 1/3 earned less than 5000$ last year.
Privatization of prisons – total institutions and turning a profit for shareholders
Beck, A.J. (2000). Prisoners in 1999. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics; Guerino, P., Harrison, P.M., & Sabol, P.M. (2011). Prisoners in 2010. Washington, DC: Bureau of Justice Statistics. Prisoners in 1999 available online here: http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/p99.pdf
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1. To: Professor Miller
From: Dominick Mortarotti
Date: 6 December 2015
Re: Community Building & Ecotherapy, How Creating Empathy Reduces Mental Health
Concerns
Executive Summary
Across the United States communal bonds are shattering largely due to feelings of
isolation and competition.1 This had created a status quo where empathy has decreased by 40%
since 2006.2 The reduction of empathy trends towards an increase in stress and depression, which
are at nation high levels at American University (AU).3 At AU, 100% of students reported to
dealing with with stress,4 a problem that current campus efforts are unable to sufficiently cope
with.5 It is imperative that AU redress chronic stress and its many ramifications of poor health,
damaged academic performance, and mental wellbeing.6 Community building7 and ecotherapy8
are clinically proven to effectively reduce stress. Thus, my proposal, utilizing mindfulness
speakers, seeks to engage the AU student population in a series of discussions and hikes in order
to change the culture of of isolation. Successful completion of the project creates momentum that
reduces overall stress through establishing community ties and encouraging mindfulness.
Background
The American College Health Association (ACHA) reports that in the last 12 months
91% of AU students felt “overwhelmed”, 89% felt “exhausted”, 72% “very sad”, 71% “very
1
Todd, Andrew, et al. “Anxious andEgocentric:HowSpecific Emotions Influence Perspective Taking.”
2
The Societyfor Personality andSocial Psychology,Changes in DispositionalEmpathy (2011), 187.
3
ACHA, American College HealthAssessment (DC,2015), 13-14.
4
Mortarotti,Dominick.“Mental HealthSurvey.”, See Appendix A.
5
Traci Callandrillo,“Howto TackleStress on AU’s Campus.”
6
Ibid.
7
Brita Roy, et al. “TransformCommunities toReduce Stress andImprove Health” (Culture of Health,2014)
8
ERIC, CounselingandNature: A Greeningof Psychotherapy, 15.
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lonely”, 65% “overwhelming anxiety”, 56% “hopelessness”, and 42% so depressed that it was
“difficult to function”.9 These negative emotions directly impact academic performance -- 38%
of students reported that stress led to lower grades, disruption in work, or dropping a course, a
7% jump since 2011.10 These numbers depict a terrible and worsening trend.
Dr. Henriques, a mental health expert at James Madison University, states “there is a
mental health crisis today facing America’s college students…this group has greater levels
of stress and psychopathology than [at] any time in the nation’s history.”11 AU reports feelings of
stress that are 20% higher than the national average, indicating a grave campus crisis.12
The ACHA data shows that mental health is worsening with every incoming class.13
Causes are nebulous, but there is a clear trend: a dramatic reduction in empathy amongst students
in higher education. The Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s 30 year (1979 to 2009)
metadata analysis found that college student empathy has decreased 40% since the year 2000.14
Strong social structures allow humans to form identities and maintain emotional
resiliency, processes essential to mental well-being. Studies have shown empathy reduces stress,
and vice versa, stress reduces empathy.15 In the aforementioned metadata analysis students were
increasingly unable to identify with statements such as “I often have tender, concerned feelings
for people less fortunate than me” and “I sometimes try and understand my friends better by
imagining how things look from their perspective.”16 The study delineates a trend. Without
addressing mental health on campus, stress will continue to erode empathy, which will increase
stress, and the issue will spiral in a positive feedback loop.
9
ACHA, American College HealthAssessment (DC,2015), 13-14.
10
ACHA, American College HealthAssessment,5.
11
Gregg Henriques. “The College Student Mental Health Crisis.” (Psychology Today 2015).
12
ACHA, American College HealthAssessment,5.
13
Ibid.
14
The Societyfor Personality andSocial Psychology,Changes in DispositionalEmpathy (2011), 187.
15
Todd, Andrew, et al. “Anxious andEgocentric:HowSpecific Emotions Influence Perspective Taking.”
16
The Societyfor Personality andSocial Psychology,Changes in DispositionalEmpathy (2011), 187.
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AU suffers from a lack of communal identity, something AU Counseling Center director
Dr. Traci Callandrillo laments.17 A Sense of Community Index survey, taken of 38
undergraduates reached out to via Facebook, substantiates this claim showing that a majority of
AU of students felt that “what they said was not valued”, that their “community needs were not
meet”, that “they were not known by their peers”, and that “the community was not effective at
solving problems.”18 The empathy gap compounds due to the absence of community and a
culture of isolation at AU. Excessive competition for jobs leads to isolation and stress.19
Increasingly competitive, AU’s acceptance rate has decreased 20% since 2009.20 Kelly Davis,
president of several mental health groups, including Project Fully Human, summarizes the issue
well: “[At AU] there is so much pressure to succeed, with little room to express oneself for fear
of judgment.”21 Moreover, “the ability to escape into binge watching shows can seem way less
painful than daily life…it can become a trap or a way to check out.”22 Binge watching shows is
an isolating activity and according to a study conducted by the University of Texas, binge
watching is often an indicator of people having “depression, loneliness and an inability to control
their behavior.”23 Community and isolation are intimately connected -- a strong sense of
community reduces feelings of isolation, and thus stress.24
The stakeholder is the entire undergraduate population of AU (7,083).25 A survey of 81
undergraduate students showed that 100% were “stressed”, 90% were “distracted from work due
to stress”, and 40% were “unfamiliar with any resources to cope with stress”.26 Further,
17
Traci Callandrillo,“Howto TackleStress on AU’s Campus.”
18
Mortarotti,Dominick.“ASense of CommunityIndex: American University.” Survey.SurveyMonkey. 2 November2015.
19
Ibid.
20
Nick Anderson,“American Universityis gettingmore selective” (Washington Post,2015).
21
Kelly Davis, “Why Mental Health Compounds.”
22
Ibid.
23
Ponice Rutsch. “Does Binge-WatchingMake Us Depressed? GoodQuestion (2015).” NPR.AccessedNovember 4,2015.
24
Brita Roy, et al. “TransformCommunities toReduce Stress andImprove Health” (Culture of Health,2014).
25
“Fast Facts.” American University. AccessedOctober 14, 2015.
26
Mortarotti,Dominick.“Mental HealthSurvey.”, See Appendix A.
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according to an assessment of the happiest college students in the country based on student
retention and graduation rate, AU failed to make the top 50.27
AU students would benefit from more help, but lack proper attention. The University
Counseling Center provides counselors and self-care materials. The center is understaffed, Dr.
Callandrillo expressed that “of course it would be wonderful to have more resources and
additional staff… we can’t see everyone.”28 Students have also found access to the Center
difficult. 29 Davis who as an AU undergraduate, worked with the counseling center tirelessly to
produce speak outs found them “inefficient.” The center only has walk-in appointments available
in one two-hour window every day, and making appointments online is difficult.30 These gross
inefficiencies exacerbate the issues.
Though the counseling center works hard to provide proper care for students, current
therapeutic efforts are not working. The aforementioned ACHA for AU shows that because
mental health issues have increased rapidly, 31 current efforts are insufficient. If no additional
efforts are put forward to close the gap student stress will continue to grow, along with all of its
consequences of overeating, smoking, anxiety disorders, alcohol and/or drug abuse, or
depression.32 AU is suffering from these increasing outcomes.33
Project Description
A strong community is a panacea for stress.34 Therefore, I propose a project that
strengthens communal bonds at AU.35 For this project I will use the most widely accepted
27
Katie Admonson, “50Colleges andUniversity’s with the Happiest Freshmen” (CollegeChoice 2015).
28
Traci Callandrillo,“Howto TackleStress on AU’s Campus.”.
29
Kelly Davis, “Why Mental Health Compounds.”
30
Ibid.
31
ACHA, American College HealthAssessment,5.
32
Ewing, B., Ryan. M.. bZarco. E. (2007). A Campus Wellness program: AcceptingtheChallenge.
33
ACHA, American College HealthAssessment,5.
34
TEDxPerth, dir; “Take a Street Builda Community”TED. October 2013. Web. 2 Oct. 2015.
35
Brita Roy, et al. “TransformingCommunities to Reduce Stress andImprove Health”(Culture ofHealth, 2014).
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definition of community,36 created by social psychologists McMillan and Chavis: “A feeling that
members have of belonging, a feeling that members matter to one another and to the group, and a
shared faith that members’ needs will be met through their commitment to be together.”37
McMillan and Chavis delineate four key components that make a strong community: 1)
membership -- e.g. emotional safety, sacrifices, and investment; 2) influence – especially
promoting a sense of belonging and meaning; 3) integration and fulfillment of needs; and 4)
shared emotional connection -- i.e. common experiences.38 Community building has been shown
to reduce stress considerably. Community organizer Shani Graham in her TEDxPerth talk
describes how she utilized its processes to successfully improve the emotional and psychological
wellbeing of her street.39
Through this project, I will seek to build community through connecting individuals to
the world around them in a process known as ecotherapy. Ecotherapy is defined by
ecopsychologist Michael Cohen as “[identifying] the natural world as a exceptional resource for
learning how to build responsible relationships and it offers sensory activities that let nature
teach its wise and balanced ways.”40 As a practitioner, Cohen has used ecotherapy to reconnect
subjects to the natural world. Participants were able to overcome negative mental habits and deal
with depression, stress, and suicidal tendencies in positive ways, ecotherapy has a history of
success.41 Ecopsychology is based on the premise that 1) nature is fundamentally healing; and 2)
an understanding of the oneness of life will create positive mental health changes.
My project will be centered around three community building events. Each event will
integrate and establish the four components of community creation and the precepts of
36
Spinks, David. “The Psychologyof Communities.”The CommunityManager. AccessedOctober 3,2015.
37
McMillan, David, et al. Sense of Community:A DefinitionandTheory (1986), 9.
38
Ibid, 9-14.
39
TEDxPerth, dir; “Take a Street Builda Community”TED. October 2013. Web. 2 Oct. 2015.
40
ERIC, A Greeningof Psychotherapy, 2.
41
Ibid, 14.
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ecopsychology in all aspects of design. Events will be held during AU’s spring semester (i.e.
January-May of 2016). Successful events will help grow positive community bonds through
interactions with other students. The key community components of membership through
investing in the AU community, influence in attendees feeling valuable, need fulfillment via free
events that provide attendees with self-care help, and shared emotional connection by
manifesting a positive experience, are all met.
An outline of the three events are as follows:
1. Plant Giveaway: A plant give away is the perfect way to use the power of ecopsychology
towards improving mental health outcomes on campus. I will table in AU’s quad, the
nexus point of campus, during lunch hours (12-1pm) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
of the week of 1/20. I will secure the plants from American Plant, which is located on
River Road near AU’s campus. Overall, I estimate that 30-50 plants will be sufficient.
Yet, if there is an excess of plants demanded, I can always secure more. I will give away
plants that require low light and are therefore able to survive in a dorm room, e.g. pothos,
palm, and peace lily. To entice people to acquire a plant I will also be giving away hot
chocolate. Additionally, I will proselytize for the Minds of AU Facebook group (a
description of the page may be found below the events section) and collecting emails in
order to be able to more effectively communicate with the student population.
2. Tea Talk: Tea Talk will be hosted twice next semester and will be situated in the Battelle-
Tompkins atrium, a building on AU’s campus that has an open space suitable for talks
and has hosted several philosophical tea talks in the past. The first talk will be on
February 18th and the second on April 21st; each talk will take place at 5pm.The talks will
be about ecopsychology and focus on mindfulness. As previously discussed, mindfulness
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helps combat stress and other mental health issues.42 Speakers will be practitioners and
experts on mindfulness, and secured in the following weeks. Potential candidates include
Zen Buddhists from the Shambhala mediation center. Having two events is important
because it reinforces the notion of mindfulness through consistency. Tea, coffee, and
snacks will be provided. The anticipated attendance is 20 people for each talk, and there
will be a question and answer session at the end.
3. Hike: There will be two hikes next semester, one at Rockcreek Park, March 19th, and the
other at National Falls park, April 16th. Both sites are beautiful and natural, and therefore
uphold ecotherapy’s notion of healing psychological wounds through exploring and
connecting with nature. While on the hike, participants will be encouraged to bring
snacks, water, and proper outerwear. Moreover, we will engage in a guided mediation
outlined in Michael Cohen’s report on ecopsychology.43 The meditation focuses on
sensing the natural world and has had promising results in terms of effectively reducing
stress.44 Transportation will be provided with cars. At this point I have three cars secured
with an overall capacity of 16 people. More cars can be provided if necessary. Thus, the
anticipated attendance will be anywhere from 12-16 people. At the end of the hike all
participants will debrief in order to reflect upon their experience.
Additionally, I will create a Facebook page, Minds of AU, to act as a mechanism to advertise
events. AU has high usage and demand for Facebook pages as referenced by the AU Facebook
pages Free & For Sale,45 Jobs & Internships,46 and Housing47, which are similar student forums
where thousands of students engage in a communal exchange—proving the desire to connect is
42
ERIC, A Greeningof Psychotherapy, 15.
43
Ibid, 12.
Ibid, 13-15.
45
“Free & For Sale.” Facebook. OpenGroups WithinAmerican.Accessed4 November 2015.
46
“Housing.” Facebook.OpenGroups Within American. Accessed4 November 2015.
47
“Housing.” Facebook.OpenGroups Within American. Accessed4 November 2015.
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already prevalent/exists. I will encourage individuals to like the page through engaging with
them at all events, especially during tabling in event 1. Also, I will also post flyers throughout
campus in order to encourage likes.
Timeline
12/20 Secure tabling permissions for event 1
01/01 Receive necessary funding, create minds of AU Facebook page and other preparations
01/06 Begin promoting for event 1
01/13 Preparations complete for event 1
01/18 Secure space for event 2(a), begin promoting for event 2(a)
01/18 Event 1: Plant Giveaway Day 1
01/20 Event 1: Plant Giveaway Day 2
01/22 Event 1: Plant Giveaway Day 3
02/11 Preparations complete for event 2(a)
02/18 Event 2(a): Tea Talk A
02/19 begin promoting for event 3(a)
03/19 Event 3(a): Rockcreek Hike
03/20 Secure space for event 2(b), promote event 2(b) and 3(b)
04/13 Preparations complete for event 2(b)
04/16 Event 3(b): National Falls Hike
04/21 Event 2(b): Tea Talk B
04/21 Send out end of year survey
Budget
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Personnel
The personnel requirements for this project consist of an executor, to complete the
project, drivers to provide hike transportation, and mindfulness speakers for the tea talks.
Executor: I, Dominick Mortarotti, will be the executor of the project. I have researched the topics
extensively and spent hundreds of hours learning about mindfulness. I also have two years of
leadership experience and will be able to complete the project with excellence. To build a
network of individuals to engage and join with Minds of AU, an individual must have strong
communication experience. I specialize in building relationships and catalyzing social change.
Drivers: At least three drivers will be necessary for event 3. Suitable drivers are anyone who has
a license and is attending the hike. Thus, drivers will also be participants.
Speakers: Appropriate speakers are those that practice mindfulness and will likely come from the
Shambhala meditation center.
Methods of Evaluation
The project’s success will be determined from several methods of evaluation. Each event
has an event specific method of evaluation and there will be a general end of year survey. This
way I will be able to appropriately asses what worked best in reducing chronic stress. For event
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1, the first method of evaluation is the number of plants distributed, anything above 90% (or near
total) distribution will be considered successful. For event 2, attendance is the first method of
evaluation. While the desired attendance is 20 individuals for each talk, an attendance of 15 will
also be considered a successful level of turnout. An auxiliary method of evaluation will be the
perceived engagement of the audience. While this method is subjective, an audience that asks
many questions, takes notes, and is generally attentive (e.g. not on their phones or otherwise
distracted) will be considered a positive indicator of success. For event 3, the primary method of
evaluation is event attendance. If the hikes have more than 12 participants each the event will be
considered successful. The secondary method of evaluation will be the reflection at the end of
the hikes. The better the discussion, the more successful the event. While quantifying
conversation is challenging, I will take notes and record individual’s general thoughts on their
experience in order to gauge how the hike affected their level of stress.
Finally, there will be an end of the year survey (April 20th). The surveys will be posted on
the page and sent to those that put their names on the email list. The survey will ask which of the
events individuals participated in. Then ask them to gauge how their personal levels of success
were altered through participation. If any of the events lead to a stronger sense of community or
an increased feeling of overall mindfulness in addition to a decrease in stress, then the project
will be deemed successful.
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