Abstract

This independent study aims to take a deeper look into mental health programs in urban schools, using Crenshaw Middle School of the Canton City School District as a case study. Evidence for the case study includes oral histories completed with faculty and staff in different positions, as well as historical and academic research to better understand how other districts compare to Crenshaw Middle School. The main results reveal that urban schools have taken extensive strides to improve student mental health such as adding mental health professionals to their guidance services that are in the building every day, but still need to advance their mental health programs to best support their student body. Most importantly, schools need to incorporate a better early intervention program that has the means of getting every student who needs help into the mental health program. This study concludes that this is a topic that has gained little traction in the field of history, more research needs to be done to truly advance the study of student mental health.

Advisor

Walters, Jordan

Department

History; Education

Disciplines

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Keywords

Mental Health, Urban Schools

Publication Date

2024

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis

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