Present a community based research project which examines the effects of various factors on mental health in Newark, NJ
In this paper, include the following: -What is the demography of Newark , NJ? (include sex, age, race, income, education...) (one page)
Identify community mental health needs in Newark, New Jersey (one page)
Include stigmatization of mental illness in minority communities , i.e- what prevents people from seeking mental health services (embarrassment, shame..)? ( one page)
Include barriers to people obtaining healthcare services ( Transportation, finances, and/or language barriers ) (one page)
Include mental health resources available in the U.S- such as crisis response teams, mental health treatment facilities, and mental health outpatient facilities.(1 page)
Include how mental health legislation/ policy in the U.S and /or New Jersey affects mental health patients positively and/or negatively (½ page)