About
The Need
- Mental health is a major public health concern that is often poorly acknowledged and lacks accessible support and treatment
- In 2017, an estimated 60,000 people in the Norfolk community were directly affected by mental health or suicidality
- Depression is a relevant and critical concern to our community in Hampton Roads, and it is a costly component of the state health care expenditure
- An inpatient hospitalization is often an isolating experience, and depression is more likely to arise in patients who have spent time in the inpatient setting
Project Description
- Participate in music and dance enrichment sessions for patients at CHKD Cancer & Blood Disorders Center to facilitate human and social connection
- Potential to study outcomes of surveys measuring engagement, depression, and quality of life
- Guide patients at high risk for hospital readmission using a recreational music-making program to decrease the likelihood of readmission
- Reach out to the Hampton Roads and EVMS community by providing mental health and wellness improvement education
Annual Student Activities
- 10 students per cohort
- Students will become trained to implement enrichment sessions
Causes
Sustainable Development Goals
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