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A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Transdisciplinary Teams On The Treatment Of Depressed Patients Enrolled In The Measuring And Tracking Integratd Health Care (METRIHC) Program
(Social Work, 2014-07-14)The purpose of this study will be to determine if METRIHC is an effective model for treating depression in minority populations.MethodsThe data for the study was collected from 2013 through 2014 as part of an assessment ... -
Survivors Of Suicide: What Are Their Struggles And How Do They Heal?
(Social Work, 2013-07-22)The purpose of this study was to answer five questions: 1) what are the coping strategies of suicide survivors?; 2) what percentage of survivors have post-traumatic stress?; 3) what percentage of survivors are at risk of ... -
A Systematic Review Of The Effects Of Psychotherapy Involving Equines
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)This systematic review examines the empirical literature in an emerging body of evidence for the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions involving equines across populations. Fourteen full reports in English were ... -
A Systematic Review Of The Literature On The Association Between Evidence-based ADHD Treatment And Later Adolescent/adult Substance Abuse
(Social Work, 2010-07-19)Objective: There has been much controversy over prescribing stimulant medication to treat the symptoms of childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This study aims to explore the relationship between ... -
A Tale Of Two Cities: Examining Nonprofit Accountability
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)Nonprofit organizations exist in a world of constantly increasing scrutiny and oversight, while public scandals create an increasing demand for public accountability. Program evaluation is seen as a powerful tool to assist ... -
Text Analysis Of Social Development As A Concept
(Social Work, 2014-12)Theory of social development is composed of an amalgam of several interrelated and independent theories, such as representational, explanatory, and normative theories. The objective of this study is to contribute to the ... -
The Effects of Combat Zones on Mental Health Among Civilian Contractors
(2016-05-11)As the number of suicides among the military and veteran population continue to increase each year, concern has generated program and research development. The Department of Defense (2012) discovered 40% of suicides in ... -
The effects of digital civic engagement training on the political knowledge and internal political efficacy of social work students
(2022-08-08)It is an ethical obligation for social workers to be civically engaged because the issues central to the profession, like poverty, are public issues. One widely used method to examine civic engagement is the civic voluntarism ... -
The Impacts of TF-CBT for Child and Adolescent Survivors of Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review
(2023-08-08)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2025** The purpose of this systematic review is to expand on previous literature by examining the treatment impacts of TF-CBT on the specific population of child ... -
The Perceived Benefits of Exposure to Nature Through Birds
(2020-05-18)Abstract Objectives: The objective of this research was to pilot Feathered Friends, a multi-sensory based bird intervention program and examine perceived benefits of the program among older adults at an assisted living ... -
"They Smile But It's Not Real": Karen Refugees' Perceptions of Depression
(2019-08-08)Refugees often carry with them traumas and mental health issues, why may continue or worsen in their new resettlement country. Understanding refugee populations and their mental health needs is a critical endeavor to support ... -
TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS: A SCOPING REVIEW
(2020-12-08)Purpose: The purpose of this manuscript is to help identify transportation barriers and facilitators that impact treatment initiation and continuation for clients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and/or mental health ... -
Underlying Causes Of Forced Displacement
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)Conflict and violence have displaced many people around the world. Therefore, this paper explores the broader underlying risk factors that bring population to a vulnerable state of conflict related internal displacement. ... -
UNDERSTANDING AGING WELL FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS
(2017-06-08)With the population becoming “grayer” the United States has begun to question what it means to be aging well. Previous research has examined what it means to age well how to diminish age-related losses, although there is ... -
Understanding And Promoting The Notion Of Sustainable Development In Countries Of The Developing World
(Social Work, 2011-07-14)God created all humans equal and we all deserve the opportunity to have our basic needs met. This thesis discusses the fundamentals of sustainable development and explains the importance of achieving these measures in ... -
UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY OF HISPANIC PATIENTS IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS: EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEPRESSION STIGMA, DEPRESSION KNOWLEDGE, AND EDUCATION LEVEL
(2017-06-08)Hispanics are less likely to access mental health care services due to stigma related to depression and lack of cultural effective education, along with other socioeconomic factors. Hispanics are more likely to access care ... -
UNDERSTANDING NUTRITIONAL HABITS OF REFUGEES FROM BURMA
(2016-09-15)This research study examines the nutritional practices of a 21-year-old Karen, female, refugee. All aspects of nutritional practices are examined, including favorite foods, differences between foods due to geographical ... -
Urban-rural Differences In The Use Of Modern Contraceptive Methods Among The People In The Republic Of Yemen-1997
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)Population explosion is a major concern for many Middle Eastern countries. This study is aimed at exploring the urban-rural differences in the use of modern contraceptives in Yemen. The study also took into consideration ... -
Urbanization Versus Sanitation: Exploring The Effectiveness Of Social Indicators On Reducing The Infant Mortality Rate In Developing Countries
Despite numerous health gains around the globe, reducing infant mortality continues to be a central Millennium Development Goal. Low- and middle-income countries continue to transition epidemiologically, prompting international ... -
USING A CULTURALLY ADAPTED LEARNING TOOL WITH LATINOS DIAGNOSED WITH DEPRESSION
Due to stigma, low mental health knowledge, and cultural beliefs a significant number of Latinos do not seek treatment for depression. Interventions and treatment methods that are culturally adapted and consider the patient's ...