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Exploring the Mental Health Crisis

INQ 300D
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Roanoke College
Roanoke College
Salem, Virginia, United States
Julie Schlegel She
Associate Professor
2
Timeline
  • February 13, 2024
    Experience start
  • March 26, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
1/2 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Education
Categories
Healthcare Social work Humanities Social sciences
Skills
online communication mental health mental diseases research writing
Learner goals and capabilities

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Roanoke College to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.



According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, one in five people suffer from some type of mental illness in the United States. The number of people being diagnosed has significantly increased in the last several years. Two categories are used to describe mental illness: any mental illness (AMI) and serious mental illness (SMI) Young adults aged 18-25 years have the highest prevalence of AMI and SMI compared to adults aged 26 or older these numbers are expected to continue to increase. Why are we seeing this increase and what can be done?


Learners in this program/experience, through reading, research, writing and presenting, will work independently and in groups to answer this question and propose potential solutions to the mental health crisis.

 



Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
15 learners
Project
20 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations


Project timeline
  • February 13, 2024
    Experience start
  • March 26, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

Learners in groups of 3-5 or individually will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 


  • Research the causes and provide potential solutions to the growing mental health crisis
  • Develop a personal mental health wellness plan that can be used by members of the community



Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?