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LDR

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3905

Faculty/Instructor

Professor Donna Mercado

About the Author

I am Arnoudly Bossicot, and I am happy to contribute my knowledge about mental health, especially with family contexts and cultural dynamics. I am a college senior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Writing and Rhetoric and majoring in Public Administration and Social Sciences. My academic path has been based on knowledge of people, processes, and communication—three factors that directly affect mental health. I've devoted time outside of my coursework to studying a subject that is near and dear to my heart: The Lack of Mental Health Support in Caribbean Households. I want to use compassion and evidence-based viewpoints to overcome the stigma that mental health may carry in Caribbean communities since I am a proud Haitian-American.

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Growing up in a Caribbean household, mental health, amongst other topics, was something no one dared to speak about. Seeking therapy or talking to a trusted family member is not an option since you will look weak. When mental health issues are left untreated, long-term adverse effects on the emotional, social, physical, and behavioral aspects of life. In some instances, it may result in suicide. This research will explore the different elements that affect a person’s willingness to receive mental health treatment in Caribbean households. Would teenagers and young adults seek mental help if given the right resources and support? Would Caribbean parents encourage their children to seek help if they were educated on healthy methods of addressing their issues and concerns? What problems can arise from neglecting signs of declining mental health?

Keywords

Mental health, Caribbean, Caribbean American, suicide, stigma, youth, young adult, adult, low-income, households

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Spring Jan 1st, 12:00 AM

The Lack of Mental Health Support in Caribbean Households

Growing up in a Caribbean household, mental health, amongst other topics, was something no one dared to speak about. Seeking therapy or talking to a trusted family member is not an option since you will look weak. When mental health issues are left untreated, long-term adverse effects on the emotional, social, physical, and behavioral aspects of life. In some instances, it may result in suicide. This research will explore the different elements that affect a person’s willingness to receive mental health treatment in Caribbean households. Would teenagers and young adults seek mental help if given the right resources and support? Would Caribbean parents encourage their children to seek help if they were educated on healthy methods of addressing their issues and concerns? What problems can arise from neglecting signs of declining mental health?