Mental Health Among Adolescents in Low-Income Households

Mental Health among Adolescents in Low-Income Households
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Proposal for Health Education
* The family unit plays a central role in maintaining adolescents' mental health.
* Low-income family units can maintain health and prevent mental illness because members support and nurture adolescents to develop holistically.
* The problem prompting the need for health education is that low-income households do not recognize the role of the public health system in facilitating the attainment of their wellbeing and health goals.
* Health education should entail partnering with families to demonstrate belief or optimism in their ability to improve the mental health outcomes of their children.
* This includes imparting confidence in the parent or any other family member with respect to the following:
* Recognizing privacy and rights of families.
* Need for independence in performing mental care roles.
* This approach is evidence-based, as families in the United States (U.S.) value privacy and independence, even when they need help most.
* Public health professionals should demonstrate respect for the family's capacity, decision-making, and individual growth potential in caring for adolescents with mental health issues.
* Demonstrating optimism and resp...