PHC6534:Experiences, Prevalence and Attitude of Anxiety and Suicidal Ideation in College Students affected through Adverse Childhood Experiences

The prevalence and impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on the mental health of college students is a growing concern. According to Butler and Kaplow (2019), college students with a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are at a higher risk for developing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. The proposed grant aims to provide support and resources for college students affected by ACEs using a trauma-informed approach, which recognizes the impact of trauma on an individual's health and well-being (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014).

To address this need, a trauma-informed approach will be utilized in the proposed grant to provide support and resources for college students affected by ACEs. This approach recognizes the impact of trauma on an individual's health and well-being and seeks to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for healing to take place. In addition to addressing individual-level factors such as coping skills and resilience, the grant will also target interpersonal factors such as social support and communication skills, as well as institutional-level factors such as policies and practices that support mental health. This multi-level approach aligns with the social-ecological model (Butler & Kaplow, 2019).

The grant will target multiple levels of the social-ecological model, including individual, interpersonal, and institutional factors that impact mental health. This includes targeting individual-level factors such as coping skills and resilience, interpersonal factors such as social support and communication skills, and institutional-level factors such as policies and practices that support mental health.

Finally, the grant will use a public health framework to address the root causes of mental health problems, such as poverty, discrimination, and social isolation (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014). By addressing these social determinants of health, the grant aims to improve mental health outcomes for college students affected by ACEs. This framework recognizes the impact of social determinants of health on mental health and seeks to address the root causes of mental health problems. This includes addressing issues such as poverty, discrimination, and social isolation that can contribute to poor mental health outcomes.

References:

1. Butler, C., & Kaplow, J. (2019). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health Outcomes in College Students: A Systematic Review. Journal of American College Health, 67(3), 282-296.
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3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014). SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach [HHS Publication No. (SMA) 14-4884]. Retrieved from https://store.samhsa.gov/ product/ SAMHSA-s-Concept-of-Trauma-and-Guidance-for-a-Trauma-Informed-Approach/SMA14-4884.