Author : Brandy Rene Carrillo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781339261690
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (616 download)
Book Synopsis An Investigation of Mexican-American Adolescent Female Depression by : Brandy Rene Carrillo
Download or read book An Investigation of Mexican-American Adolescent Female Depression written by Brandy Rene Carrillo and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: A significant number of youth in the United States with major depressive disorder (MDD) remain under diagnosed and undertreated. Within this population, many health disparities exist that include issues of gender, race, ethnicity, and culture. Research has shown the detrimental effects of MDD on an adolescent's overall mental and physical health that include lower academic performance and an increased number of daily functional impairment compared to youth without MDD. The consequences can be long lasting for many individuals. Research supports a correlation between increased knowledge and increased treatment received. Also, youth who confided in a supportive caregiver or provider were more likely to receive treatment. Objective: The aim was to develop an educational module to increase knowledge of MDD among female adolescents in hopes the information would increase the likelihood those affected would seek treatment. Methods: A videoscribe with voiceover, using Sparkol and Audacity software, was created to provide a brief overview of MDD in female adolescents. The educational module was tailored for a female youth audience. An expert panel evaluated the resultant product. Results: In general, the expert panel found the video to be an effective, well-developed, engaging, and needed educational tool to inform female youth on MDD. Conclusion: Overall, increased development of educational tools targeted at youth is needed to help combat the significant number of teenagers afflicted by MDD who remain undiagnosed and untreated. Educational tools that include multiple learning styles are more likely to reinforce knowledge. The literature review conducted supports a need for more culturally inclusive approaches in healthcare to help target those suffering from mental illness that remain under diagnosed and undertreated. However, more homogenous research is needed to identify specific cultural and geographical factors potentially influencing one's health before inclusion into educational modules to promote public health. Identification of factors using consistent research minimizes potential for misrepresentation and/or harm to a targeted group.