Target the middle school aged children and mainly focus on their anxiety caused by the coronavirus pandemic
This paper is a continuation of part 1 final project. When evaluating health issues within my community, I’ve noticed that there is a lack of mental healthcare for children. With the COVID pandemic fluctuating and affecting social standards, it is safe to assume that all individuals are affected especially children. In Kenner, Louisiana, there is such a lack of resources that it is almost critical. There is only one school counselor who tends to the entire parish, frequent exposure to the virus results in quarantining on a grade level status, there are more reports of children acting out, and all these issues only increase anxiety and stress for the kids. It is my hope to address the lack of mental healthcare in my community when it comes to dealing with anxiety. I plan to limit my area to my apartment complex which only consists of 6 buildings with 12 apartments per building. Approximately ¼ of these households have at least one child. I plan to gather information regarding multiple options for counseling while hosting an event at the park nearby where the children can socialize, be active, learn about mental health, and express their concerns/needs with volunteer counselors in a 1:1 setting. It is my hope that the children in my community will understand that their mental health is important, but I also hope to educate the children along with their families as well.
I will target the middle school aged children and mainly focus on their anxiety caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ochsner Medical Center can be our community partner for this project if it helps.
