Instruction:
Write 4- 5 pages extended formal exploratory essay to discuss the role of public health in promoting mental health and preventing mental disorders in young adults.
Use three to four articles for writing this paper. The articles must be recent and from reliable sources of information.
Address and discuss the following issues in your paper:
• How do mental health disorders economically and socially impact individuals’ lives, organizations, and communities?
• Why is it essential to have a population-based approach to address mental health disorders?
• What are mental health outcomes at the population level?
• What are the determinants of mental health?
• Why is it essential to identify the determinants of mental health at a population level?
• What is the role of social determinants of health (job opportunities, education, living situation, stigma, Inequalities in health, structural racism,…) in mental disorders?
• What is the role of federal health agencies such as the Center for Diseases Control in mental health promotion?
• What is the impact of public health department activities on population mental health?
• What barriers or challenges are in implementing public health interventions or population approaches toward mental health?
• What is the role of social media in mental health disorders?
The report should be read in the first person, with a chronically organized account of your thinking process on possible solutions or situations to address the role of public health in mental health disorders.
Read chapters 2, 3, and 19 (Introduction to Public Health, Mary-Jane Schneider) before writing the paper.
When writing this paper, imagine your readers are lay persons and the public, and your essay could be published in a newspaper or a weekly magazine. This assignment aims to allow you to build skills to write a paper and inform your readers about the role of public health and population approaches in mental health promotion, controlling and preventing mental disorders.
Write 4-5 pages long (not reference pages), with 12 points font style, Arial font, double-spaced, and 1-inch margins.
Cite your references in APA format.
Rubric for grading project for High Stakes -Exploratory Essay.
Introduction
Excellent- Well-developed and clear statement providing a focus for the paper. The introduction is engaging and thought-provoking.
Average- The thesis statement is clear and focused. The introduction is interesting and provides direction for the rest of the paper.
Needs Improvement- The thesis statement is not well-defined or focused. The introduction is weak and does not focus on the rest of the paper.
Organization
Excellent- Writing shows clear organization with the logical agreement of ideas. Smooth flow of ideas between paragraphs with a connection to the paper’s central thesis or main goal. There is a chronological account of thinking about problems or issues.
Average-Writing is coherent and logically organized, with transitions used consistently throughout the writing. The flow of ideas across writing is present. Providing enough information in chronological order.
Needs Improvement- Writing lacks logical organization and/or coherence. Providing enough information without order.
Content Knowledge
Excellent-Content is well-researched and indicates a strong understanding of the issue. The writer identifies a problem, considers a possible solution or point of view, explores its strengths and weaknesses, and then considers another possible solution or viewpoint.
Average- Content is well-researched. Indicates a good understanding of the issues and ideas presented with sufficient evidence Identifies problems and solutions with proper evidence and rationalization.
Needs Improvement- Content needs to be more researched, and the ideas as presented demonstrates a lack of understanding of the issues Identifies the problem and suggests solutions without proper evidence.
Development/Analysis
Excellent -Main points are well-developed with high-quality supporting details. Shows high critical thinking and in-depth analysis of the issues presented.
Average- Main points are well-developed with quality supporting details. Some evidence of critical thinking and analysis is woven into the points presented.
Needs Improvement- Main points lack detailed development. Ideas are vague, with little evidence of critical thinking and analysis.
Grammar and spelling
Excellent-Wringing is free of distracting spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
Average- Writing has few spelling and grammatical errors and allows readers to follow ideas.
Needs Improvement- Frequent grammar and spelling errors make reading difficult.
Format and References
Excellent- Meets all format and assignment requirements and evidences attention to detail. Always cites sources and provides complete bibliography.
Average- Meets minimal format and assignment requirements. Usually cites sources and provides correct in APA style.
Needs Improvement-Main points lack detailed development. Ideas are vague, with little evidence of critical thinking and analysis. Inconsistent citation of sources and limited bibliography.
Sources must be reliable.