| Title |
Pearson, Jennifer MSN 2025 |
| Alternative Title |
Education to Support Adolescent Mental Health |
| Creator |
Pearson, Jennifer |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
This collection features Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) project papers and posters submitted by graduate students as part of the requirements for degree completion. These projects represent applied research and evidence-based practice initiatives addressing a wide range of topics in clinical care, nursing education, healthcare systems, and community health. Each paper demonstrates the integration of advanced nursing knowledge, critical analysis, and practical solutions to contemporary challenges in healthcare. |
| Abstract |
Purposes/Aims: The purpose of this project is to develop and implement an educational; workshop for secondary educators to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to; recognize, intervene, and support adolescents with mental health concerns, including depression,; anxiety, and suicidal ideation.; Rationale/Background: Adolescent mental health issues are increasing, with nearly 20% of; youth experiencing emotional or behavioral conditions. Secondary educators interact with; students daily, positioning them to recognize early warning signs as well as risk and protective; factors. However, many secondary educators report a lack of knowledge, confidence, and; resources to address these concerns. Research supported educator training programs are; necessary to effectively support educators in improving student mental health outcomes.; Methods: This project utilized Kotter's model of change as a framework for implementation. A; structured workshop was created, including training on adolescent mental health risk and; protective factors, classroom interventions, and resources available. Pre- and post-assessment; surveys measure educators' knowledge and confidence to intervene. Ethical considerations; include voluntary participation, confidentiality, and adherence to FERPA privacy guidelines.; Results: The workshop is anticipated to increase educators' knowledge and understanding of; adolescent mental health conditions, risk factors, and protective factors and improve awareness; of available resources and intervention strategies.; Conclusions: This MSN project highlights the need for ongoing mental health training for; educators. Steps to improve this program include professional development, interdisciplinary; collaboration, and continued assessment of student mental health and well-being. |
| Subject |
Education, Secondary; Mental health; Nurses--In-service training |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2025 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
75 page pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Science in Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6pvkmts |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
154092 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6pvkmts |
