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**## HumanResourceManagementHUMANRESOURCESWEEK6ASSIGNMENT1.docx**
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Week 5 Assignment Scholarly Paper
Michelle Lynn
Walden University
HUMN 6000-1
Instructor Nerissa Strong
March 30, 2025
**The Mental Health Challenges**
In terms of public health, mental health crises emerging among marginalized youth post-COVID-19 pandemic have become quite significant. Such populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and others, suffer from different and intensified challenges, all negatively affecting their emotional and psychological well-being. , as highlighted by Murthy (2022), taking note of how the pandemic has worsened pre-existing disparities and clearly showing how these marginalized communities have suffered disproportionately from mental health impacts. These have been brought about by a combination of factors such as economic instability, systemic racism, social isolation, and discrimination, all contributing to increases in anxiety, depression, and trauma. Marginalized youth are, furthermore, faced with barriers to accessing mental health care. This could probably be why no appropriate facilities serve this group. The proposed paper will address the disparities in mental health care for marginalized youth, looking into factors behind the widening gap and the mitigation measures around such issues.
**The Problem of Mental Health Disparities**
**Factors Contributing to the Mental Health Challenges**
i.
**Socio-economic Trends, Trauma, and Discrimination**
Socio-economic trends or disturbances, trauma, and discrimination enter into the lives of marginalized youth, thereby posing even more risks to their mental health. Murthy (2022) mentions that racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by grief, trauma, and systemic violence. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic-related losses and grief, these groups were again significantly affected, as research has shown that the risks of death in the family were up to 4.5 times higher for those belonging to these groups than for their non-Hispanic White peers.
ii.
**Disapproval from the Family and Absence of the Social Support**
Besides unique stressors like discrimination and harassment, those who engage in LGBTQ+ lifestyles also deal with disapproval from family and lack of social support: such issues can embed thicker layers into their mental capital struggles (Wolff et al., 2023). Culturally competent mental health care services for these groups seem few and far between, only heightening the difficulties posed by these very issues. Besides, Nunez-Rivera (2023) pointed out that although these risks have increased, the access to specific mental health services for LGBTQ+ persons remains very limited, with a minority of the LGBTQ+ population availing of such services due to geographical and systemic barriers.
**Barriers to Mental Health Access**
a.
**Absence of Specific Services for Mental Healthcare**
This access to specialized mental health services is poor among marginalized youth despite the increasing demand. According to Nunez-Rivera (2023), those identifying under the LGBTQ+ umbrella face additional challenges in accessing care because of the absence of specific services for their mental health care. Culturally competent and trained providers to serve marginalized communities are not available in many places. Such barriers in the system disallow these youth from receiving proper emotional help from their families Wolff et al. (2023). The effects can negatively affect healthy mental functioning and development for years. Access to particular services becomes more difficult due to the stigma attached to mental health care in underprivileged communities.
b.
**The Absence of the Insurance Coverage**
Insurance coverage, as it stands, is unfortunately denying many poor youth who want to seek treatment or continue to go for it. This deprives them of the chance to take care of their psychological problems. In line with what Al-Tamimi and Leavey (2021) have stated, community-based interventions are the best solutions for areas with care deprivation that have conflict-torn spaces or are low-income countries.
**Solutions to Address the Mental Health Disparities**
a)
**Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)**
The incorporation of trauma-informed care (TIC) into mental health services represents a very equitable means by which to resolve these disparities. It emphasizes the creation of a context of maximum safety, trust, and support for people who have undergone trauma. The proposals by Goldstein et al. (2024) is that TIC is invaluable tool towards enhancement of the outcomes with marginalized youth. It helps in tackling the underlying causes of problems associated with trauma and discrimination in relation to psychiatric health. The development of TIC-supported spaces helps in the reduction of risk of re-traumatization while supporting suitable care access. The whole promising approach creates services that are just more attuned to the needs of the historically marginalized and would foster better engagement of these individuals within the mainstream mental health services themselves. The argument of the authors is that successful implementation of TIC demands for clarity on definitions, settings, and staining of staff and provides towards development of a conducive environments for the healing process.
b)
**The Expanding Access to Telepsychiatry and Community-Based Measures**
Telepsychiatry and community-based interventions to make mental health services salient are another avenue to facilitating access for deserving persons. According to Mongelli et al. (2020), telepsychiatry is a good remedy to circumvent geographical and logistical barriers to care for the youth living in rural or underserved settings. The emphasis on remote care means these youths can consult their mental health professionals unencumbered by the obstacles of travel, stigma, or an absence of local providers. In preserving a climate of neighborliness and connection within the familiar environment, community-based interventions can arguably enhance mental health outcomes. These focused interventions thus enhance accessibility and responsiveness to the mental health needs of marginalized youth. As mentioned by Al-Tamimi and Leavey (2021), community-based interventions have already been successful in addressing the mental health needs of low-resourced youth living in conflict areas present in those countries. Consequently, they offer the required help a culturally suitable process, as well as being readily accessible.
**Conclusions**
Preexisting aggravations to unequal mental health conditions among marginalized youth existing in the face another social and economic complexion, discrimination, and access to care. All were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, which subjected people in marginalized communities to further trauma and stress. Trauma-informed care as an intervention, coupled with extended telepsychiatry services, is encouraging in closing existing gaps by increasing access to culturally competent care. Limiting access to mental health services for marginalized youth with intentionality in settings that support these groups helps lessen gaps in care and assure positive outcomes for all youth, regardless of differing backgrounds. Continued efforts in alleviating challenges in this connection should guarantee improved outcomes in mental health for the communities in question.
**References**
Al-Tamimi, S. A. G. A., & Leavey, G. (2021). Community-Based Interventions for the Treatment and Management of Conflict-Related Trauma in Low-Middle Income, Conflict-Affected Countries: a Realist Review.
_Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma_,
_15_(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-021-00373-x
Berring, L. L., Holm, T., Hansen, J. P., Delcomyn, C. L., Søndergaard, R., & Hvidhjelm, J. (2024). Implementing Trauma-Informed Care—Settings, Definitions, Interventions, Measures, and Implementation across Settings: A Scoping Review.
_Healthcare_,
_12_(9), 908. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12090908
Goldstein, E., Chokshi, B., Melendez-Torres, G., Rios, A., Jelley, M., & Lewis-O’Connor, A. (2024). Effectiveness of Trauma-Informed Care Implementation in Health Care Settings: Systematic Review of Reviews and Realist Synthesis.
_The Permanente Journal_,
_28_(1), 135–150. https://doi.org/10.7812/tpp/23.127
Mongelli, F., Georgakopoulos, P., & Pato, M. T. (2020). Challenges and opportunities to meet the mental health needs of underserved and disenfranchised populations in the united states.
_Focus_,
_18_(1), 16–24. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20190028
Murthy, V. H. (2022). The Mental Health of Minority and Marginalized Young People: An Opportunity for Action.
_Public Health Reports_,
_137_(4), 003335492211023. https://doi.org/10.1177/00333549221102390
Nunez-Rivera, S. (2023).
_CSUSB ScholarWorks CSUSB ScholarWorks Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations Office of Graduate Studies 5-2023 BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES THAT LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS FACE BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES THAT LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS FACE WHEN ACQUIRING MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. WHEN ACQUIRING MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES_. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2865&context=etd
Wolff, J. M., Anderson, R., & Mickelson, K. (2023). LGBTQ+ Stress and Trauma Within the DSM-5: A Case Study Adaptation of the UConn Racial/Ethnic Stress and Trauma Survey (UnRESTS).
_The Behavior Therapist_,
_46_(4), 165. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11376306/
**## REVISED.docx**
Week 6 Assignment: Scholarly Paper Revision
In its basic form, to revise means “to see again.” Building revision into your scholarly writing practice allows you to see the content again with fresh eyes. It also relieves pressure on you to write something perfect in the first draft. Through revision, you can better mold that first draft into a logically organized paper with clearer sentences and a strong scholarly voice.
Revision involves more than simply addressing spelling or grammar errors. “Seeing again” means you may need to take a risk and change something large—like the sequence of topics or the paragraph structure—in order to make a paper demonstrably better.
In this final Assignment, you examine the paper you wrote in Week 5 and, using strategies described in the Resources, revise it to be stronger.
To Prepare
· Review the feedback you received on your Week 5 scholarly paper.
· Examine your paper on your own using the strategies found in the Writing Center’s Revising resource. You may also want to read the paper aloud to yourself.
· Check the paraphrasing in your paper to ensure you are not inadvertently plagiarizing. You may also run your paper through Turnitin, found in the Canvas classroom.
· Do additional literature searches in the library to enrich your paper as needed.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/156493/pages/week-6-learning-resources?module_item_id=6282678)
By Day 7
Revise your Week 5 scholarly paper based on Instructor feedback and self-editing. Submit a clean copy of the paper for your final submission. The paper should include:
· Paragraphs that are organized, with a clear focus and use of evidence to analyze the topic.
· Use of scholarly voice and tone.
· Proper application of APA-style and grammar norms.
·
**HUMN_6000_Week6_Assignment_Rubric**
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| HUMN_6000_Week6_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRevise your Week 5 scholarly paper based on Instructor feedback and self-editing. Paragraphs are organized, with a clear focus and use of evidence to analyze the topic. | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — |
| **125 to >111.2 pts**<br>**Exceeds Expectations**<br>Revisions are thorough; revision significantly improves organization, focus, use of evidence, and/or analysis of the problem. Paper shows clear evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | **111.2 to >98.9 pts**<br>**Meets Expectations**<br>Revisions are evident; revision improves organization, focus, use of evidence, and/or analysis of the problem. Paper shows evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | **98.9 to >86.2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Revisions are limited and may relate only to superficial fixes, and/or revision choices do not result in improved organization, focus, use of evidence, and/or analysis of the problem. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | **86.2 to >0 pts**<br>**Needs Improvement**<br>Revisions (if any) demonstrate little or no consideration or effort. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | | 125 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse scholarly voice and tone. | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — |
| **50 to >44.5 pts**<br>**Exceeds Expectations**<br>Revisions are thorough; revision significantly improves scholarly voice and tone. | **44.5 to >39.4 pts**<br>**Meets Expectations**<br>Revisions are evident; revision improves scholarly voice and tone. | **39.4 to >34.6 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Revisions are limited and may relate only to superficial fixes, and/or revision choices do not result in improved scholarly voice and tone. | **34.6 to >0 pts**<br>**Needs Improvement**<br>Revisions (if any) demonstrate little or no consideration or effort. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | | 50 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProper application of APA-style and grammar norms. | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — |
| **25 to >22.4 pts**<br>**Exceeds Expectations**<br>Revisions are thorough; revision significantly improves use of APA-style and grammar norms. | **22.4 to >19.7 pts**<br>**Meets Expectations**<br>Revisions are evident; revision improves use of APA-style and grammar norms. | **19.7 to >17.2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Revisions are limited and may relate only to superficial fixes, and/or revision choices do not result in improved use of APA-style and/or grammar norms. | **17.2 to >0 pts**<br>**Needs Improvement**<br>Revisions (if any) demonstrate little or no consideration or effort. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | | 25 pts |
| Total Points: 200 |
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**## HumanResourceManagementHUMANRESOURCESWEEK6ASSIGNMENT1.docx**
7
Week 5 Assignment Scholarly Paper
Michelle Lynn
Walden University
HUMN 6000-1
Instructor Nerissa Strong
March 30, 2025
**The Mental Health Challenges**
In terms of public health, mental health crises emerging among marginalized youth post-COVID-19 pandemic have become quite significant. Such populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and others, suffer from different and intensified challenges, all negatively affecting their emotional and psychological well-being. , as highlighted by Murthy (2022), taking note of how the pandemic has worsened pre-existing disparities and clearly showing how these marginalized communities have suffered disproportionately from mental health impacts. These have been brought about by a combination of factors such as economic instability, systemic racism, social isolation, and discrimination, all contributing to increases in anxiety, depression, and trauma. Marginalized youth are, furthermore, faced with barriers to accessing mental health care. This could probably be why no appropriate facilities serve this group. The proposed paper will address the disparities in mental health care for marginalized youth, looking into factors behind the widening gap and the mitigation measures around such issues.
**The Problem of Mental Health Disparities**
**Factors Contributing to the Mental Health Challenges**
i.
**Socio-economic Trends, Trauma, and Discrimination**
Socio-economic trends or disturbances, trauma, and discrimination enter into the lives of marginalized youth, thereby posing even more risks to their mental health. Murthy (2022) mentions that racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by grief, trauma, and systemic violence. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic-related losses and grief, these groups were again significantly affected, as research has shown that the risks of death in the family were up to 4.5 times higher for those belonging to these groups than for their non-Hispanic White peers.
ii.
**Disapproval from the Family and Absence of the Social Support**
Besides unique stressors like discrimination and harassment, those who engage in LGBTQ+ lifestyles also deal with disapproval from family and lack of social support: such issues can embed thicker layers into their mental capital struggles (Wolff et al., 2023). Culturally competent mental health care services for these groups seem few and far between, only heightening the difficulties posed by these very issues. Besides, Nunez-Rivera (2023) pointed out that although these risks have increased, the access to specific mental health services for LGBTQ+ persons remains very limited, with a minority of the LGBTQ+ population availing of such services due to geographical and systemic barriers.
**Barriers to Mental Health Access**
a.
**Absence of Specific Services for Mental Healthcare**
This access to specialized mental health services is poor among marginalized youth despite the increasing demand. According to Nunez-Rivera (2023), those identifying under the LGBTQ+ umbrella face additional challenges in accessing care because of the absence of specific services for their mental health care. Culturally competent and trained providers to serve marginalized communities are not available in many places. Such barriers in the system disallow these youth from receiving proper emotional help from their families Wolff et al. (2023). The effects can negatively affect healthy mental functioning and development for years. Access to particular services becomes more difficult due to the stigma attached to mental health care in underprivileged communities.
b.
**The Absence of the Insurance Coverage**
Insurance coverage, as it stands, is unfortunately denying many poor youth who want to seek treatment or continue to go for it. This deprives them of the chance to take care of their psychological problems. In line with what Al-Tamimi and Leavey (2021) have stated, community-based interventions are the best solutions for areas with care deprivation that have conflict-torn spaces or are low-income countries.
**Solutions to Address the Mental Health Disparities**
a)
**Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)**
The incorporation of trauma-informed care (TIC) into mental health services represents a very equitable means by which to resolve these disparities. It emphasizes the creation of a context of maximum safety, trust, and support for people who have undergone trauma. The proposals by Goldstein et al. (2024) is that TIC is invaluable tool towards enhancement of the outcomes with marginalized youth. It helps in tackling the underlying causes of problems associated with trauma and discrimination in relation to psychiatric health. The development of TIC-supported spaces helps in the reduction of risk of re-traumatization while supporting suitable care access. The whole promising approach creates services that are just more attuned to the needs of the historically marginalized and would foster better engagement of these individuals within the mainstream mental health services themselves. The argument of the authors is that successful implementation of TIC demands for clarity on definitions, settings, and staining of staff and provides towards development of a conducive environments for the healing process.
b)
**The Expanding Access to Telepsychiatry and Community-Based Measures**
Telepsychiatry and community-based interventions to make mental health services salient are another avenue to facilitating access for deserving persons. According to Mongelli et al. (2020), telepsychiatry is a good remedy to circumvent geographical and logistical barriers to care for the youth living in rural or underserved settings. The emphasis on remote care means these youths can consult their mental health professionals unencumbered by the obstacles of travel, stigma, or an absence of local providers. In preserving a climate of neighborliness and connection within the familiar environment, community-based interventions can arguably enhance mental health outcomes. These focused interventions thus enhance accessibility and responsiveness to the mental health needs of marginalized youth. As mentioned by Al-Tamimi and Leavey (2021), community-based interventions have already been successful in addressing the mental health needs of low-resourced youth living in conflict areas present in those countries. Consequently, they offer the required help a culturally suitable process, as well as being readily accessible.
**Conclusions**
Preexisting aggravations to unequal mental health conditions among marginalized youth existing in the face another social and economic complexion, discrimination, and access to care. All were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, which subjected people in marginalized communities to further trauma and stress. Trauma-informed care as an intervention, coupled with extended telepsychiatry services, is encouraging in closing existing gaps by increasing access to culturally competent care. Limiting access to mental health services for marginalized youth with intentionality in settings that support these groups helps lessen gaps in care and assure positive outcomes for all youth, regardless of differing backgrounds. Continued efforts in alleviating challenges in this connection should guarantee improved outcomes in mental health for the communities in question.
**References**
Al-Tamimi, S. A. G. A., & Leavey, G. (2021). Community-Based Interventions for the Treatment and Management of Conflict-Related Trauma in Low-Middle Income, Conflict-Affected Countries: a Realist Review.
_Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma_,
_15_(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-021-00373-x
Berring, L. L., Holm, T., Hansen, J. P., Delcomyn, C. L., Søndergaard, R., & Hvidhjelm, J. (2024). Implementing Trauma-Informed Care—Settings, Definitions, Interventions, Measures, and Implementation across Settings: A Scoping Review.
_Healthcare_,
_12_(9), 908. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12090908
Goldstein, E., Chokshi, B., Melendez-Torres, G., Rios, A., Jelley, M., & Lewis-O’Connor, A. (2024). Effectiveness of Trauma-Informed Care Implementation in Health Care Settings: Systematic Review of Reviews and Realist Synthesis.
_The Permanente Journal_,
_28_(1), 135–150. https://doi.org/10.7812/tpp/23.127
Mongelli, F., Georgakopoulos, P., & Pato, M. T. (2020). Challenges and opportunities to meet the mental health needs of underserved and disenfranchised populations in the united states.
_Focus_,
_18_(1), 16–24. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20190028
Murthy, V. H. (2022). The Mental Health of Minority and Marginalized Young People: An Opportunity for Action.
_Public Health Reports_,
_137_(4), 003335492211023. https://doi.org/10.1177/00333549221102390
Nunez-Rivera, S. (2023).
_CSUSB ScholarWorks CSUSB ScholarWorks Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations Office of Graduate Studies 5-2023 BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES THAT LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS FACE BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES THAT LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS FACE WHEN ACQUIRING MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. WHEN ACQUIRING MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES_. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2865&context=etd
Wolff, J. M., Anderson, R., & Mickelson, K. (2023). LGBTQ+ Stress and Trauma Within the DSM-5: A Case Study Adaptation of the UConn Racial/Ethnic Stress and Trauma Survey (UnRESTS).
_The Behavior Therapist_,
_46_(4), 165. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11376306/
**## REVISED.docx**
Week 6 Assignment: Scholarly Paper Revision
In its basic form, to revise means “to see again.” Building revision into your scholarly writing practice allows you to see the content again with fresh eyes. It also relieves pressure on you to write something perfect in the first draft. Through revision, you can better mold that first draft into a logically organized paper with clearer sentences and a strong scholarly voice.
Revision involves more than simply addressing spelling or grammar errors. “Seeing again” means you may need to take a risk and change something large—like the sequence of topics or the paragraph structure—in order to make a paper demonstrably better.
In this final Assignment, you examine the paper you wrote in Week 5 and, using strategies described in the Resources, revise it to be stronger.
To Prepare
· Review the feedback you received on your Week 5 scholarly paper.
· Examine your paper on your own using the strategies found in the Writing Center’s Revising resource. You may also want to read the paper aloud to yourself.
· Check the paraphrasing in your paper to ensure you are not inadvertently plagiarizing. You may also run your paper through Turnitin, found in the Canvas classroom.
· Do additional literature searches in the library to enrich your paper as needed.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/156493/pages/week-6-learning-resources?module_item_id=6282678)
By Day 7
Revise your Week 5 scholarly paper based on Instructor feedback and self-editing. Submit a clean copy of the paper for your final submission. The paper should include:
· Paragraphs that are organized, with a clear focus and use of evidence to analyze the topic.
· Use of scholarly voice and tone.
· Proper application of APA-style and grammar norms.
·
**HUMN_6000_Week6_Assignment_Rubric**
| | | | |
| — | — | — | — |
| HUMN_6000_Week6_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRevise your Week 5 scholarly paper based on Instructor feedback and self-editing. Paragraphs are organized, with a clear focus and use of evidence to analyze the topic. | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — |
| **125 to >111.2 pts**<br>**Exceeds Expectations**<br>Revisions are thorough; revision significantly improves organization, focus, use of evidence, and/or analysis of the problem. Paper shows clear evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | **111.2 to >98.9 pts**<br>**Meets Expectations**<br>Revisions are evident; revision improves organization, focus, use of evidence, and/or analysis of the problem. Paper shows evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | **98.9 to >86.2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Revisions are limited and may relate only to superficial fixes, and/or revision choices do not result in improved organization, focus, use of evidence, and/or analysis of the problem. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | **86.2 to >0 pts**<br>**Needs Improvement**<br>Revisions (if any) demonstrate little or no consideration or effort. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | | 125 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse scholarly voice and tone. | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — |
| **50 to >44.5 pts**<br>**Exceeds Expectations**<br>Revisions are thorough; revision significantly improves scholarly voice and tone. | **44.5 to >39.4 pts**<br>**Meets Expectations**<br>Revisions are evident; revision improves scholarly voice and tone. | **39.4 to >34.6 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Revisions are limited and may relate only to superficial fixes, and/or revision choices do not result in improved scholarly voice and tone. | **34.6 to >0 pts**<br>**Needs Improvement**<br>Revisions (if any) demonstrate little or no consideration or effort. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | | 50 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProper application of APA-style and grammar norms. | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — |
| **25 to >22.4 pts**<br>**Exceeds Expectations**<br>Revisions are thorough; revision significantly improves use of APA-style and grammar norms. | **22.4 to >19.7 pts**<br>**Meets Expectations**<br>Revisions are evident; revision improves use of APA-style and grammar norms. | **19.7 to >17.2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Revisions are limited and may relate only to superficial fixes, and/or revision choices do not result in improved use of APA-style and/or grammar norms. | **17.2 to >0 pts**<br>**Needs Improvement**<br>Revisions (if any) demonstrate little or no consideration or effort. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | | 25 pts |
| Total Points: 200 |
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**## HumanResourceManagementHUMANRESOURCESWEEK6ASSIGNMENT1.docx**
7
Week 5 Assignment Scholarly Paper
Michelle Lynn
Walden University
HUMN 6000-1
Instructor Nerissa Strong
March 30, 2025
**The Mental Health Challenges**
In terms of public health, mental health crises emerging among marginalized youth post-COVID-19 pandemic have become quite significant. Such populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and others, suffer from different and intensified challenges, all negatively affecting their emotional and psychological well-being. , as highlighted by Murthy (2022), taking note of how the pandemic has worsened pre-existing disparities and clearly showing how these marginalized communities have suffered disproportionately from mental health impacts. These have been brought about by a combination of factors such as economic instability, systemic racism, social isolation, and discrimination, all contributing to increases in anxiety, depression, and trauma. Marginalized youth are, furthermore, faced with barriers to accessing mental health care. This could probably be why no appropriate facilities serve this group. The proposed paper will address the disparities in mental health care for marginalized youth, looking into factors behind the widening gap and the mitigation measures around such issues.
**The Problem of Mental Health Disparities**
**Factors Contributing to the Mental Health Challenges**
i.
**Socio-economic Trends, Trauma, and Discrimination**
Socio-economic trends or disturbances, trauma, and discrimination enter into the lives of marginalized youth, thereby posing even more risks to their mental health. Murthy (2022) mentions that racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by grief, trauma, and systemic violence. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic-related losses and grief, these groups were again significantly affected, as research has shown that the risks of death in the family were up to 4.5 times higher for those belonging to these groups than for their non-Hispanic White peers.
ii.
**Disapproval from the Family and Absence of the Social Support**
Besides unique stressors like discrimination and harassment, those who engage in LGBTQ+ lifestyles also deal with disapproval from family and lack of social support: such issues can embed thicker layers into their mental capital struggles (Wolff et al., 2023). Culturally competent mental health care services for these groups seem few and far between, only heightening the difficulties posed by these very issues. Besides, Nunez-Rivera (2023) pointed out that although these risks have increased, the access to specific mental health services for LGBTQ+ persons remains very limited, with a minority of the LGBTQ+ population availing of such services due to geographical and systemic barriers.
**Barriers to Mental Health Access**
a.
**Absence of Specific Services for Mental Healthcare**
This access to specialized mental health services is poor among marginalized youth despite the increasing demand. According to Nunez-Rivera (2023), those identifying under the LGBTQ+ umbrella face additional challenges in accessing care because of the absence of specific services for their mental health care. Culturally competent and trained providers to serve marginalized communities are not available in many places. Such barriers in the system disallow these youth from receiving proper emotional help from their families Wolff et al. (2023). The effects can negatively affect healthy mental functioning and development for years. Access to particular services becomes more difficult due to the stigma attached to mental health care in underprivileged communities.
b.
**The Absence of the Insurance Coverage**
Insurance coverage, as it stands, is unfortunately denying many poor youth who want to seek treatment or continue to go for it. This deprives them of the chance to take care of their psychological problems. In line with what Al-Tamimi and Leavey (2021) have stated, community-based interventions are the best solutions for areas with care deprivation that have conflict-torn spaces or are low-income countries.
**Solutions to Address the Mental Health Disparities**
a)
**Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)**
The incorporation of trauma-informed care (TIC) into mental health services represents a very equitable means by which to resolve these disparities. It emphasizes the creation of a context of maximum safety, trust, and support for people who have undergone trauma. The proposals by Goldstein et al. (2024) is that TIC is invaluable tool towards enhancement of the outcomes with marginalized youth. It helps in tackling the underlying causes of problems associated with trauma and discrimination in relation to psychiatric health. The development of TIC-supported spaces helps in the reduction of risk of re-traumatization while supporting suitable care access. The whole promising approach creates services that are just more attuned to the needs of the historically marginalized and would foster better engagement of these individuals within the mainstream mental health services themselves. The argument of the authors is that successful implementation of TIC demands for clarity on definitions, settings, and staining of staff and provides towards development of a conducive environments for the healing process.
b)
**The Expanding Access to Telepsychiatry and Community-Based Measures**
Telepsychiatry and community-based interventions to make mental health services salient are another avenue to facilitating access for deserving persons. According to Mongelli et al. (2020), telepsychiatry is a good remedy to circumvent geographical and logistical barriers to care for the youth living in rural or underserved settings. The emphasis on remote care means these youths can consult their mental health professionals unencumbered by the obstacles of travel, stigma, or an absence of local providers. In preserving a climate of neighborliness and connection within the familiar environment, community-based interventions can arguably enhance mental health outcomes. These focused interventions thus enhance accessibility and responsiveness to the mental health needs of marginalized youth. As mentioned by Al-Tamimi and Leavey (2021), community-based interventions have already been successful in addressing the mental health needs of low-resourced youth living in conflict areas present in those countries. Consequently, they offer the required help a culturally suitable process, as well as being readily accessible.
**Conclusions**
Preexisting aggravations to unequal mental health conditions among marginalized youth existing in the face another social and economic complexion, discrimination, and access to care. All were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, which subjected people in marginalized communities to further trauma and stress. Trauma-informed care as an intervention, coupled with extended telepsychiatry services, is encouraging in closing existing gaps by increasing access to culturally competent care. Limiting access to mental health services for marginalized youth with intentionality in settings that support these groups helps lessen gaps in care and assure positive outcomes for all youth, regardless of differing backgrounds. Continued efforts in alleviating challenges in this connection should guarantee improved outcomes in mental health for the communities in question.
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Week 6 Assignment: Scholarly Paper Revision
In its basic form, to revise means “to see again.” Building revision into your scholarly writing practice allows you to see the content again with fresh eyes. It also relieves pressure on you to write something perfect in the first draft. Through revision, you can better mold that first draft into a logically organized paper with clearer sentences and a strong scholarly voice.
Revision involves more than simply addressing spelling or grammar errors. “Seeing again” means you may need to take a risk and change something large—like the sequence of topics or the paragraph structure—in order to make a paper demonstrably better.
In this final Assignment, you examine the paper you wrote in Week 5 and, using strategies described in the Resources, revise it to be stronger.
To Prepare
· Review the feedback you received on your Week 5 scholarly paper.
· Examine your paper on your own using the strategies found in the Writing Center’s Revising resource. You may also want to read the paper aloud to yourself.
· Check the paraphrasing in your paper to ensure you are not inadvertently plagiarizing. You may also run your paper through Turnitin, found in the Canvas classroom.
· Do additional literature searches in the library to enrich your paper as needed.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/156493/pages/week-6-learning-resources?module_item_id=6282678)
By Day 7
Revise your Week 5 scholarly paper based on Instructor feedback and self-editing. Submit a clean copy of the paper for your final submission. The paper should include:
· Paragraphs that are organized, with a clear focus and use of evidence to analyze the topic.
· Use of scholarly voice and tone.
· Proper application of APA-style and grammar norms.
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**HUMN_6000_Week6_Assignment_Rubric**
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| HUMN_6000_Week6_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRevise your Week 5 scholarly paper based on Instructor feedback and self-editing. Paragraphs are organized, with a clear focus and use of evidence to analyze the topic. | | | | | |
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| **125 to >111.2 pts**<br>**Exceeds Expectations**<br>Revisions are thorough; revision significantly improves organization, focus, use of evidence, and/or analysis of the problem. Paper shows clear evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | **111.2 to >98.9 pts**<br>**Meets Expectations**<br>Revisions are evident; revision improves organization, focus, use of evidence, and/or analysis of the problem. Paper shows evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | **98.9 to >86.2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Revisions are limited and may relate only to superficial fixes, and/or revision choices do not result in improved organization, focus, use of evidence, and/or analysis of the problem. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | **86.2 to >0 pts**<br>**Needs Improvement**<br>Revisions (if any) demonstrate little or no consideration or effort. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | | 125 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse scholarly voice and tone. | | | | | |
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| **50 to >44.5 pts**<br>**Exceeds Expectations**<br>Revisions are thorough; revision significantly improves scholarly voice and tone. | **44.5 to >39.4 pts**<br>**Meets Expectations**<br>Revisions are evident; revision improves scholarly voice and tone. | **39.4 to >34.6 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Revisions are limited and may relate only to superficial fixes, and/or revision choices do not result in improved scholarly voice and tone. | **34.6 to >0 pts**<br>**Needs Improvement**<br>Revisions (if any) demonstrate little or no consideration or effort. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | | 50 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProper application of APA-style and grammar norms. | | | | | |
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| **25 to >22.4 pts**<br>**Exceeds Expectations**<br>Revisions are thorough; revision significantly improves use of APA-style and grammar norms. | **22.4 to >19.7 pts**<br>**Meets Expectations**<br>Revisions are evident; revision improves use of APA-style and grammar norms. | **19.7 to >17.2 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Revisions are limited and may relate only to superficial fixes, and/or revision choices do not result in improved use of APA-style and/or grammar norms. | **17.2 to >0 pts**<br>**Needs Improvement**<br>Revisions (if any) demonstrate little or no consideration or effort. Paper shows limited evidence of the student having read and applied Instructor feedback. | | 25 pts |
| Total Points: 200 |
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