How Mental Health and Substance Abuse Corollate

Your project / research is linked to these thoughts.

It started when the interest crossed your mind (i.e. technology, engagement, diabetes, addiction, cancer, utilization, etc..).

Now think about the following questions:

  • Why is it important to research the information for the organization and/or the community?
  • How is this impacting your organization and/or community?
  • What are we doing to help the community and the organizations?
  • Who are we going to partner with to address this challenge?
  • Where do we start?
  • What is the data saying and can we address it?
  • What will it costs us and save us?
  • Who else is doing it (best practices)?
  • How can we address the issue at hand?

Above are samples of potential questions you look to address in your problem statement.

Assignment:

Submit a recorded powerpoint that answers these questions after researching the answers. No more than 4 slides/5 minutes.

1. Define health issue/problem you wish to bring to light. Why is so important?

2. Who is being affected by this health issue? Demographics and socioeconomic groups?

3. How is it affecting the community? The organization?

4. How much is it costing the individual and organizations involved in healthcare?

5. What is your measurable objective for this project?