Assignment task:
1. In the article "2022 State of Mental Health in America" summarize in a couple paragraphs the importance about the status of Mental Health in the United States.
2. The above report gave a summary of key findings (page 8). What surprised most about this information? Have observed any of these findings at your internship working with homeless youth, and if so how are the issues being addressed?
3. Looking at your State information (california), what did the data denote as areas that need further assessment, and what were the at-risk populations named in California
4. Specifically looking at the report section entitled "Disparities in Mental Health Treatment for Youth of Color," what recommendations would someone make to improve methods of ongoing assessment with this population.
5. Based on the report for your state (california), what community support(s) may be needed to examine further to engage in ongoing assessment of social work practice with, and on behalf of, individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.