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During This Course You Will Be Compiling Information On A Health Prom

During this course, you will be compiling information on a health promotion topic of your choice. This week you will choose a topic and objective that is interesting to you from the Healthy People 2030 website. You will use this topic and objective to complete the remaining assignments in the course. In the course assignments, you will use this topic to examine various health promotion concepts, create a health promotion plan, and finally, create a health education infographic which will be shared with a member of your target audience. Download and complete the assignment worksheet to identify the following: a selected topic and objective of interest from the Healthy People 2030 website; a population of interest for your infographic (e.g., parents of infants or young adults ages 18 to 25); the reference for the Healthy People 2030 website correctly formatted according to APA; and the reference for a scholarly or professional source of your choice correctly formatted according to APA. You will also address the following prompts by completing the template: summarize the Healthy People 2030 topic and objective you chose; provide a rationale for your topic choice; discuss health promotion initiatives at the national, state, and local level to address the topic; describe the role of the nurse in addressing this topic and objective.

Paper For Above instruction

In this paper, I will explore a health promotion topic selected from the Healthy People 2030 initiative, focusing on a specific objective that aligns with my interests and professional goals. The chosen topic is adolescent mental health, specifically targeting improvements in mental health screening and early intervention among adolescents aged 12-17. This objective aims to improve mental health outcomes for young people, recognizing the critical importance of early detection and management in preventing long-term psychological issues.

The rationale for selecting adolescent mental health as a focus stems from the increasing prevalence of mental health disorders within this age group and the significant impact such issues have on their overall development, academic achievement, and social relationships. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2022), mental health conditions among youth have risen sharply, compounded by the stresses associated with adolescence, social media influences, and academic pressures. Addressing this issue aligns with my passion for youth advocacy and public health nursing, as early intervention can alter life trajectories positively and reduce burdens on healthcare systems.

At the national level, health promotion initiatives such as the CDC’s Adolescent and School Health Program emphasize preventive measures, mental health screenings, and school-based mental health services. State governments have implemented policies aimed at increasing access to mental health resources through Medicaid and state-funded programs, promoting mental health literacy, and integrating mental health curricula into schools. Locally, community health organizations and school districts are developing programs that facilitate mental health workshops and increase awareness among parents, teachers, and students about early signs and available resources.

The role of nurses in addressing adolescent mental health is multifaceted and vital. Nurses serve as frontline providers who can identify early symptoms of mental health issues, provide health education, and facilitate referrals to mental health specialists. School nurses are particularly important in screening processes during routine health visits, offering counseling, and advocating for mental health policies that foster supportive school environments. Public health nurses also engage in community outreach, delivering mental health promotion campaigns and supporting families to navigate mental health services effectively.

In conclusion, adolescent mental health is a crucial public health issue that warrants comprehensive intervention strategies across multiple levels of care. By focusing on early screening and education, nurses play an essential role in fostering healthier mental health outcomes for youth. Continued collaboration among national, state, and local initiatives, coupled with nursing leadership, can significantly improve mental health support and reduce stigma associated with mental illness in adolescents.

References

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/index.htm
  • Healthy People 2030. (2023). Mental health and mental disorders. https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/mental-health-and-mental-disorders
  • American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020). Promoting mental health in adolescents. Pediatrics, 145(2), e20193500.
  • National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Child and adolescent mental health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health
  • World Health Organization. (2021). Adolescent mental health. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health
  • Richards, M. H., & O’Neill, L. (2019). School-based mental health programs: Policy and practice. Journal of School Health, 89(3), 220-226.
  • Reavley, N., & Jorm, A. F. (2019). Youth mental health literacy: Public attitudes and stigma. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 53(3), 206-219.
  • Adolescent Mental Health. (2022). National Alliance on Mental Illness. https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Mental-Health-Our-Story/Adolescent-Mental-Health
  • Ginsburg, G. S., et al. (2020). Improving early recognition and intervention for adolescent mental health. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry, 31(4), 352-360.
  • Garbuio, S., & Luque, C. (2018). Community-based approaches to adolescent mental health promotion. Community Mental Health Journal, 54, 735–743.

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