Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Breann Lamborn
Abstract
Wyoming is the third leading state in suicide related death (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2018; Wyoming Department of Health, n.d.). According to the National Institute of Mental Health (2022), suicide is the second leading cause of death in individuals aged 10-14. One in six youth experiences a mental health disorder yearly, while 50% of individuals aged 14 begin to have lifelong mental health concerns (Kessler et al., 2005; Whitney & Peterson, 2019). Students who experience depression are twice as likely to drop out of school, and students with mental, emotional, or behavioral concerns are three times more likely to repeat a grade (Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health, n.d.; Dupere et al., 2018). Mental health disorders affect the way children learn, behave, regulate emotions, and function throughout the day (CDC, 2022).
Recommended Citation
Robertson, Cammy Cate, "READING THE WARNING SIGNS: PREVENTIVE MENTAL HEALTH YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM" (2023). Occupational Therapy Capstones. 588.
https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/588