Community attitudes toward mental health in Delaware County

• Main Author: Carrico, Michael J.
• Other Authors: Carlie, Michael K.
• Format: Others
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: Child mental health services > Indiana > Delaware County.; Mental illness > Public opinion.; Community mental health services > Indiana > Delaware County.
• Online Access: http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/handle/180968; http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/414744

This thesis has examined community attitudes toward mental health in Delaware County. The paper also focused upon the community's awareness of, and attitudes toward the Delaware County Child Guidance Clinic. The method employed in this study was survey research.The findings suggested that the attitudes of the sample population concerning the area of mental health were positive. The findings also indicated that generally the respondents were reluctant to suggest professional assistance for problems of mental or emotional health. While the majority of respondents were aware that the Child Guidance Clinic existed, most of the sample were unfamiliar, with specific services which the facility provides. Further, the findings indicated that the individual's level of education was significantly related to that individual's general attitude toward mental health and his awareness of the Child Guidance Clinic.In summary, the results of this study indicated a public whose attitude was positive concerning the area of mental health but who is uninformed about the local facilities provided for the treatment of such disorders. Programs designed to provide public education in this area would be of great assistance.