BIO201: Portfolio Project Rubric
Criteria
Meets Expectation
Content, Research, and Analysis
41-50 Points
Content
Demonstrates
strong or adequate
knowledge of a
community action
plan; correctly
represents
knowledge from
the readings and
sources.
41-50 Points
Presentation/Han The
dout
Presentation/Hand
Requirements
out includes all of
the required
components, as
specified in the
assignment.
41-50 Points
Problem Solving
Demonstrates
strong or adequate
thought and
insight in problem
solving regarding a
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
25-30 Points
Analysis
Provides strong or
adequate thought,
insight and analysis
of concepts and
applications
regarding a
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
25-30 Points
Synthesis and
Demonstrates
Evaluation
strong or adequate
synthesis and
evaluation of
course concepts in
Approaches
Expectation
Below Expectation
Limited Evidence
31-40 Points
Some significant
but not major
errors or omissions
in demonstration
of knowledge
about community
action plans.
21-30 Points
Major errors or
omissions in
demonstration of
knowledge about
community action
plans.
11-20 Points
Fails to demonstrate
knowledge of the
materials about
community action
plans.
31-40 Points
The
Presentation/Hand
out includes most
of the required
components, as
specified in the
assignment.
31-40 Points
Some significant
but not major
errors or omissions
in problem solving
regarding a
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
19-24 Points
Some significant
but not major
errors or omissions
in thought, insight
and analysis
regarding a
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
19-24 Points
Some significant
but not major
errors or omissions
in synthesis and
evaluation
21-30 Points
The
Presentation/Hand
out includes some
of the required
components, as
specified in the
assignment.
21-30 Points
Major errors or
omissions in
problem solving
regarding a
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
11-20 Points
The
Presentation/Hando
ut includes few of
the required
components, as
specified in the
assignment.
11-20 Points
Fails to demonstrate
problem solving
regarding a
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
13-18 Points
Major errors or
omissions in
thought, insight
and analysis
regarding a
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
7-12 Points
Fails to demonstrate
thought, insight and
analysis regarding a
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
13-18 Points
Major errors or
omissions in
synthesis and
evaluation
regarding a
7-12 Points
Fails to demonstrate
synthesis and
evaluation regarding
a community action
BIO201: Portfolio Project Rubric
order to develop a
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
13-15 Points
Sources
Cites and
integrates at least
2 credible sources
per each of the
four sections of the
paper.
13-15 Points
Application of
Sources well or
Source Material
adequately chosen
to provide
substance and
perspectives on
the issue;
knowledge from
the course linked
properly to source
material.
Mechanics and Writing
17-20 Points
Organization
Project is clearly
organized, well
written, and in
proper essay
format including
an introduction,
body, and
conclusion.
Conforms to
project
requirements.
17-20 Points
Grammar and
Strong sentence
Style
and paragraph
structure; few or
no minor errors in
grammar and
spelling;
appropriate writing
style; clear and
concise with no
unsupported
comments.
regarding a
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
10-12 Points
Cites and
integrates 1
credible source per
each of the four
sections of the
paper.
10-12 Points
Some significant
but not major
problems with
selection and
linkage of sources.
community action
plan for a public
health issue.
plan for a public
health issue.
7-9 Points
Cites and
integrates at least
two credible
sources.
4-6 Points
Cites and integrates
no credible sources.
7-9 Points
Major problems
with selection and
linkage of sources.
4-6 Points
Source selection is
seriously flawed; no
linkage to
knowledge from the
course.
13-16 Points
Small number of
significant but not
major flaws in
organization and
writing; is in
proper essay
format. In a minor
way does not
conform to project
requirements.
9-12 Points
Major problems in
organization and
writing; does not
completely follow
proper essay
format. In a
significant way
does not conform
to project
requirements.
5-8 Points
Project is not well
organized or well
written and is not in
proper essay
format. Does not
conform to project
requirements.
13-16 Points
Small number of
significant but not
major errors in
grammar and
spelling; generally
appropriate
writing.
9-12 Points
Inconsistent to
inadequate
sentence and
paragraph
development;
work needed on
grammar and
spelling; does not
meet program
expectations.
5-8 Points
Poor quality;
unacceptable in
terms of grammar
and/or spelling;
inappropriate
writing style that
interferes with
clarity.
BIO201: Portfolio Project Rubric
Demonstrates
proper use of APA
style
17-20 Points
Project contains
proper APA
formatting,
according to the
CSU-Global Guide
to Writing and APA
Requirements, with
no more than one
significant error.
Total points possible = 300
13-16 Points
Few errors in APA
formatting,
according to the
CSU-Global Guide
to Writing and APA
Requirements, with
no more than two
to three significant
errors.
9-12 Points
Significant errors in
APA formatting,
according to the
CSU-Global Guide
to Writing and APA
Requirements, with
four to five
significant errors.
5-8 Points
Numerous errors in
APA formatting,
according to the
CSU-Global Guide to
Writing and APA
Requirements, with
more than five
significant errors.
Portfolio Project
By Jane Gerber
If you include an image from the
Internet, make sure you include
the source information. You do
not need to include source
information if you use free clip art.
Source: http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/companies/lehman_brothers_holdings_inc/index.html
THE CRASH OF LEHMAN BROTHERS:
THE PROBLEMS WITH RICHARD FULD & A LOOK INTO
THE LEADERSHIP OF KENNETH CHENAULT
HISTORY OF LEHMAN BROTHERS
Lehman Brothers was
founded by brothers Henry,
Emanuel, and Mayer
Lehman in 1850.
Henry set up a general store
in Montgomery, Alabama in
1844 and was later joined
by his brothers.
The firm moved to New York
City after the Civil War and
grew into one of Wall
Street’s investment giants.
(The New York Times, 2010)
If the entire page is from the
same source, you can put
the in-text citation at the
bottom of the slide.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lehman_Brothers_Times_Square_by_David_Shankbone.jpg
LEHMAN BROTHERS
Lehman Brothers was a global financial services
firm which participated in:
investment banking;
equity and fixed-income sales;
research and trading;
investment management;
private equity; and
private banking.
Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=a3m8E8E2l93A
Lehman Brothers grew to be the fourth-largest
investment bank in the United States.
(BBC News, 2008)
LEHMAN BROTHERS
The firm operated at a wholesale level, dealing
with governments, companies, and other
financial institutions.
The firm employed 25,000 people worldwide.
The firm was heavily invested in securities
linked to the U.S. Mortgage market.
(BBC News, 2008)
LEHMAN’S TRACK RECORD
Until June of 2008, Lehman Brothers had not reported a
quarterly loss even once.
The firm had survived many of our nation’s economic crises,
like the railroad bankruptcies of the 1800s, the Great
Depression in the 1930s, and the collapse of Long-Term
Capital Management in the 1990s.
The collapse of the giant investment bank came as a major
shock for the entire world markets that plunged after
Lehman filed a Chapter 11 petition with U.S. Bankruptcy
Court in Manhattan.
(Sheern, 2008)
WHAT WENT WRONG?
Lehman Brothers was strangled
by a massive credit crisis and
fast plummeting real estate
prices.
The $60 billion loss in bad real
estate loans forced the bank to
file for bankruptcy.
The firm was hit by a large
dose of bad luck, pride,
arrogance, and greed.
Primarily, the pride and greed of
its chief executive officer
Richard Fuld.
(Sheern, 2008)
Source: http://news.monstersandcritics.com/business/features/article_1430965.php/In_photos_Lehman_Brothers_Files_for_Bankruptcy
LEADERSHIP PROBLEMS - CEO RICHARD FULD
The 62-year-old CEO did not take
the telltale signs of impending
doom very seriously.
He rejected many bids to save
Lehman because he thought his
bank was worth more than Wall
Street gave it credit for.
Fuld was nick-named “The Gorilla”
for his foul temper, intimidating
presence and tough talk.
(Sheern, 2008)
Source: Google images
CEO RICHARD FULD
If the information on your
slide is from various sources
you need to cite each bullet
with source.
Fuld’s testimony before the U.S. House Committee was shameless and
appalling. He blamed everyone but himself (Swaine, 2008).
Fuld faced angry questioning from the committee members. He was asked,
“Your company is now bankrupt, our economy is in crisis, but you keep $480
million. I have a very basic question for you, is that fair?” (Swaine, 2008,
para. 8).
From the years 1993 to 2007, Fuld is reported to have received nearly half a
billion dollars in total compensation. In 2007, Fuld was reported to have
been paid a total of $5,000,000, which included a base salary of $750,000
and a cash bonus of $4,250,000 (Story, 2009).
Fuld just sold his $13 million dollar Florida home to his wife for,
reportedly, $10 (Story, 2009).
CNN named Fuld as one of the "Ten Most Wanted: Culprits of the Collapse" of
the 2008 financial collapse in the United States (Rediff Business, 2009, p.
2, para. 4). Mr. Fuld has been accused of doing too little too late to save the
firm (Story, 2009).
LEADERSHIP PROBLEMS
There are four key internal biases that lead to poor
decision making:
Inappropriate prejudgments;
Inappropriate experience;
Self interest; and
Attachments.
Inappropriate experience is an attitude of “what worked
before will work again”.
Fuld was arrogant and refused to heed the warning signs
that bad business decisions lead to larger problems.
Fuld needed to take this opportunity to make hard
changes to the business and resisting risks would have
been supremely beneficial in this case.
(Boyle, 2008)
WOULD NEW LEADERSHIP HAVE HELPED THE
LEHMAN SITUATION?
The firm needed a leader who could set aside
his own pride for the sake of the company.
The firm needed a leader who made wellthought out decisions and who evaluated risks.
The firm needed a leader who could take a pay
cut when times got bad.
INTRODUCING KENNETH CHENAULT
Ken Chenault has been the CEO of
American Express since April 2001.
He started at American Express in
1981 and progressed through
several different departments
before becoming CEO.
Under Chenault, American Express
has maintained the highest market
capitalization of all global financial
services firms.
Source: Google images
(Chester, 2005)
HOW IS CHENAULT SO SUCCESSFUL?
Chenault explains his success, "Today's
business climate reflects unprecedented levels
of uncertainty and change. Business models
have to change every three to four years and
leaders must have a long-term perspective that
focuses on structural flexibility and adaptation,
rather than the preoccupation with meeting
quarterly financial benchmarks,” (Chester,
2005, para. 2).
If you quote, don’t forget to
include the paragraph or
page number of where you
found the quote.
LEADERSHIP VALUES
Integrity: Chenault believes that integrity means a lot more
than just being honest. Integrity embodies consistency in
words and actions.
Courage: A leader must speak out and challenge others.
Chenault likes to surround himself with people who are
willing to question the status quo.
Positive Communication: Chenault believes a leader clearly
defines reality and gives hope.
Chenault urges leaders to realize that we must know who we
are and what we stand for. “If you don’t have strong values
and a sense of self,” he insisted, “you will fall off a cliff later
in your career” (para. 6).
(Chester, 2005.)
PERSONALITY
Being a Team Player: Chenault believes leaders must not
only be personable people who work well with others, but
must learn to give cutting, honest feedback. A leader
must know how to respectfully and productively engage
in confrontation.
Adaptability: Chenault emphasizes the vital importance
of remaining flexible and adaptable, particularly in the
current economical climate.
Personal Development: A leader’s success is judged by
the success of his or her followers. A leader is one who
has not only mastered his or her own personal attributes,
but is able to assist others in their own self-development.
(Chester, 2005)
DECISION-MAKING ABILITIES & EXPERTISE
Execution Skills: Chenault believes intelligence is not the same as the ability
to execute. It is easy to conceive strategic concepts, but the ability to
execute differentiates a leader from others(Chester, 2008).
Compassionate yet Decisive: Chenault understands that in volatile times,
leaders are closely scrutinized. A leader must have clear direction and must
not lose his or her composure, yet must also be compassionate(Chester,
2008).
Reflecting on his own career, Chenault suggests to other leaders to focus on
the task at hand and to do it thoroughly and excel. Then, hone in on one
small element of a job, organization, or process, and strive to transform it.
“In pursuing your long term aspirations,” he said, “think in incremental steps.
Pursue your passion, not ambition” (Chester, 2008, para. 14).
CHENAULT’S THOUGHTS ON THE LEHMAN
COLLAPSE
Chenault asks the critical questions to the CEOs of those failed
companies, “What were you doing with your balance sheet? How
did you think about leverage? What level of risk were you taking?
What changes did you make and were you willing to implement
them in good times” (Colvin, 2009, para. 37)?
Source: Google images
“From a leadership standpoint, those
companies needed to be focused and
decisive back in the good times, not just
when things got bad. The hardest time to
bring about change is in the good times”
(Colvin, 2009, para. 37).
CARRYING AMEX THROUGH THE CRISIS
American Express was in the middle of the financial
meltdown a year ago, when Lehman failed and AIG had to
be rescued. The company was on the verge of an absolute
disaster and collapse.
Chenault had to change his priorities and decide the key
areas which needed change. He went from being very
focused on growth to issuing a mantra for the organization
that we're going to stay liquid, stay profitable, and
selectively invest in growth.
Chenault declined a bonus for 2008, although the other
executives were paid multimillion dollar bonuses that year.
(Colvin, 2009)
FULD
More focused on meeting quarterly
financial benchmarks than the big
picture.
Keeps doing the same things, refuses
to change his business model.
Continues to gamble on unsupported
securities and loans.
Arrogant and greedy – turning away
potential buyers because of pride.
Took a bonus of $4,250,000 in 2008.
Did too little too late to save the
organization.
CHENAULT
Has a long-term perspective that
focuses on structural flexibility and
adaptation.
Willing to challenge the status quo.
Focused and decisive during good
times and bad.
Focused on staying profitable, cutting
costs and selectively investing in
growth.
Declined to take any bonus in 2008.
Believes in being ahead of the curve
and making changes even when things
seem good.
CHENAULT VS. FULD
CHENAULT’S CHANGES TO LEHMAN BROTHERS
Chenault would have taken a closer look at the risky
loans Lehman was offering .
Chenault would have made changes to the business
model long before the company got in so deep.
Chenault would have made better business decisions.
Chenault would not have greedily taken a large bonus in
order to help cut costs for the weakening company.
Chenault would have recognized when to sell or merge
the organization, before everything was lost in
bankruptcy.
CONCLUSION
In the end, Chenault has better leadership skills than
many CEOs in the business world, including Richard
Fuld.
His knowledge and skills would have been very
beneficial to Lehman Brothers during the last few years.
He was able to save American Express during hard
financial times.
He now faces a new challenge with President Obama’s
new mandates on credit cards.
He will make the necessary changes to his organization
and come out stronger than before.
REFERENCES
BBC News. (2008). Q & A: Lehman Brothers bank collapse. Retrieved from
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7615974.stm
Boyle, M. (2008, November 11). Bad management: Why managers make poor decisions. Retrieved from
http://www.thinkingmanagers.com/lmr/bad-management-decisions
Chester, A. (2005). Kenneth Chenault, AMEX CEO, Speaks on leadership. Retrieved from
http://media.www.whartonjournal.com/2.10095/kenneth-chenault-amex-ceo-speaks-on-leadership1.1455143
Colvin, G. (2009). Crisis chief: AmEx's Chenault. Retrieved from
http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/14/news/companies/american_express_chenault.fortune/index.htm
Rediff Business. (2009, May 14). World's 20 worst CEOs. Retrieved from http://business.rediff.com/slideshow/2009/may/14/slide-show-1-worlds-20-worst-ceos.htm
Sheern, T. (2008). What went wrong with Lehman Brothers. Retrieved from
http://www.millionface.com/1/what-went-wrong-with-lehman-brothers/
Story, L. (2009, January 26). For $10, Fuld sold Florida mansion to his wife. Retrieved from
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/26/business/26fuld.html
Swaine, J. (2008). Richard Fuld punch in face in Lehman Brothers gym. Retrieved from
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Finding Partners
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FINDING PARTNERS
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Finding Partners
The matter of mental health support is a community action obligation, not only at the
local community level, but at a national level. As a civilized society, we must be held
accountable and come together to provide any assistance we possibly can to those who suffer
from mental illnesses. The focus will not only revolve around the topic of mental illness, yet
will also include the matter of suicide and depression awareness. Suicide is not only a result of
mental illness or depression, but either of those can be a trigger for someone to attempt to take
their own life. By finding partners within the local community and beyond, we have a great
chance and having the funds to hold training classes, informational handouts, radio commercials,
website, and anything to get people to seek help if they believe they would like to end their life
or have feelings of hurting others.
1. United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
Eric D. Hargan
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
1-877-696-6775
https://www.hhs.gov/
Explanation: As the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Mr. Hargan
would have direct access to the President of the United States and federal authority to
enact change at the national level for mental health awareness and suicide prevention
2. Kansas Senator
Jerry Moran
361A Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224-6521
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/
Explanation: As a Senator representing the state of Kansas, Mr. Moran can introduce
legislation in Congress for programs that help those with mental illness and suicide
prevention. Mr. Moran recently worked with John McCain to introduce a new bill for
expanding veterans’ health care to seek treatment at local community centers when
unable to get to a regional Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital (Kite, 2017).
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3. Kansas Governor
Sam Brownback
Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Ste. 241S
Topeka, KS 66612-1590
785-296-3232
800-766-3777 (for the hearing impaired)
https://governor.kansas.gov/
Explanation: As the Kansas State Governor, Mr. Brownback can provide budgetary
requirements to the State legislators for the health benefits of the state populous
4. Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Susan Mosier
300 S.W. 10th Street
Topeka, KS 66612
785-368-8500
http://www.kdheks.gov/
Explanation: As Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Dr.
Mosier has the medical background and position to create legislation for the Kansas
Governor to enact at a state level
5. Kansas Suicide Prevention Resource Center Executive Direction
Andy Brown
211 E 8th Street, Suite C
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-841-9900
http://www.kansassuicideprevention.org/
Explanation: As CEO of the Kansas Suicide Prevention Resource Center, Mr. Brown can
provide invaluable assistance in establishing a local program along with resources for any
material that can be given to the public. Individuals can also contact their 24 hour
contact number if they are in need of assistance
6. Emporia Mayor
Jon Geitz
P.O. Box 928
Emporia, KS 66801
620-343-4250
http://www.emporia-kansas.gov/index.php/city-commission
Explanation: As the Mayor of Emporia, Mr. Geitz has a large voice in local budgetary
concerns and could vote for expansion or creation of programs that help local residents in
the area of mental health and suicide prevention
7. Emporia City Manager
Mark McAnarney
313 W 4th Ave.
Emporia, KS 66801
620-340-6300
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http://www.emporia-kansas.gov/index.php/city-officials
Explanation: Emporia City Manager Mr. McAnarney could be a top tier contact for city
wide venues or permits for having town hall type meetings to get the message out to the
community of the importance in recognizing mental health, suicide prevention, and
removing the stigma associated with seeking help. The William Allen White Auditorium
is a perfect venue for a large town gathering as it has a seating capacity of 5,000.
8. Emporia Chief of Police
Scott Cronk
518 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS 66801
620-343-4200
http://police.emporia-kansas.gov/
Explanation: Although the local police officers do not necessarily have the proper
training to deal with mental health or suicidal individuals, the police department with Mr.
Cronk in command can provide training to his officers on ensuring the proper medical
staff are contacted in a timely matter.
9. Emporia Mental Health Center (CrossWinds)
CEO Rob Runquist
1000 Lincoln Street
Emporia, KS 66801
620-343-2211
https://crosswindsks.org/
Explanation: As a local mental health facility, CrossWinds would be an invaluable
partner in providing information for hand-outs as well as business cards for those who
may not feel like they can talk to just anyone about their issues.
10. Newman Regional Health
CEO Robert Wright
1201 W. 12th Ave.
Emporia, KS 66801
620-343-6800
http://www.newmanrh.org/
Explanation: Newman Regional Health is the only hospital in the local area and can
provide limited medical assistance to those with mental health issues or suicide survivors;
however, they can be instrumental in getting patients connected with the doctors over at
CrossWinds
11. Emporia Chamber of Commerce
719 Commercial Street
Emporia, KS 66801
620-342-1600
https://emporiakschamber.org/
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Explanation: The Emporia Chamber of Commerce can request that local businesses have
readily available material within their stores on the importance of seeking treatment for
mental health or if someone is feeling suicidal.
12. Emporia Rotary Club President
Stuart Symmonds
1801 Rural Street
Emporia, KS 66801
620-342-0343
http://rotaryemporia.com/
Explanation: The Emporia Rotary Club is connected with all local businesses and the
affluent residents within the City of Emporia. The Rotary Club can greatly assist in
organizing fundraisers in order to provide financial assistance for the lower income,
training, informational pamphlets, etc.
13. Lyon County State Bank
CEO Tom Thompson
1202 Industrial Road
Emporia, KS 66801
620-342-3523
https://mylcsb.com/
Explanation: As a financial institution, Lyon County State Bank can assist in raising
funds for the local community informational program
14. Emporia State University
President Allison D. Garrett
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801
620-341-1200
https://www.emporia.edu/
Explanation: As the President of the local college, Mrs. Garrett can institute new
programs on campus to bring awareness on mental health, suicide prevention, and
bullying
15. Bethel Baptist Church
Brother Joe Tuttle
1300 W. 12th Ave.
Emporia, KS 66801
620-342-7036
http://www.bethelbaptistemporia.org/
Explanation: Although Brother Joe is a Baptist pastor, he could be a great person to have
for those who would like to turn to faith for someone to talk to, even if they aren’t
religious
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References
Kite, A. (2017, December 04). Senators Jerry Moran, John McCain introduce bill to reform
veterans’ health care. Retrieved December 10, 2017, from http://cjonline.com/news/stategovernment/local/2017-12-04/senators-jerry-moran-john-mccain-introduce-bill-reform#
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Populations Affected by Mental Illness/Suicide
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POPULATIONS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS/SUICIDE
Populations Affected by Mental Illness/Suicide
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), one in every five American
adults experience mental illness (NIH, 2015). With this in mind, the need for greater outreach
and services need to be made available for those seeking assistance. Although mental illness is
not a precursor of suicide or intentional self-harm, it can play an integral part. The City of
Emporia and the State of Kansas have seen an upward trend in the amount of suicides or
attempted suicides over the past few decades. According to the American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention (AFSP), in 2017 the State of Kansas ranked 19th in the nation on most
suicides, with suicide being the 10th most cause of death in the state equating to the death of one
individual every 18 hours (AFSP, 2017). All ratings are based on the state population rate per
100,000 residents.
Suicide Rates Within Kansas
The State of Kansas has seen a steady increase in the number of successful suicides since
1990, even when the state population has decreased. Data provided by the Kansas Department
of Health and Environment (KDHE) shows over the past 26 years, the number of suicides has
risen, on average, 1.03% per annum (KDHE, 2016). As of 2016, the demographic that is most
likely to commit suicide is a white male, aged between 25-44 years old, which could be expected
as whites account for 86.65% of the state population with 26% of males falling into this age
group (World Population Review, 2016). Although there is clear data representing the most
likely demographic, mental illness and the desire to commit suicide does not discriminate based
on age, race, gender, income, or sexual orientation. The factors leading up to the suicide of an
individual are so widespread that it merely impossible to collect data on since suicides can occur
without prior warning signs and without the individual leaving behind a statement.
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POPULATIONS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS/SUICIDE
Suicide Rates Within My Community
Since my community is rather small, the data available online is extremely limited on
rates of mental illness and suicide. The county Emporia, Kansas is located is Lyon County with
Emporia being the largest city. Within Lyon County, the death rate per 100,000 is 10.4 which is
lower than state (15.9) and national averages (13.3); however, shows an upward trend (Kansas
Health Matters, 2016). The demographics in my community are 75% white and 49% male;
however, I am unable to find specific data on Emporia, KS or Lyon County on the breakdown of
most susceptible for committing suicide or those with mental health issues.
Conclusion
There are numerous organizations at local, state, regional, and national levels that attempt
to educate the public and provide training on mental illness and suicide prevention. Suicide is a
very personal choice and the warning signs are not always there. It is up to society to continue to
educate, starting at a very young age, about the importance of self-worth, anti-bullying, and
asking for help when it is needed. The negative stigma related to seeking assistance needs to be
dissolved, especially for those who live in small or tightknit communities. Communities must
come together and encourage those hiding in the shadows that there is help. If someone is
outwardly displaying signs of distress or depression, engage them and inquire on whether they
need someone to talk to. Sometimes it is something as simple as lending an open ear or getting
that encouragement to seek help. Although the statistics show for Kansas that the most at-risk
individual is a white male between 25-44, that is mainly due to the fact that the state population
is mostly white, and half are male. Mental illness and suicide is not limited to a specific
demographic based on age, race, gender, income, or sexual orientation.
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The article focuses specifically on the systematic reviews, which were done to determine
the significant risks of the causes of suicide mortality which exist in the mental disorders.
From the research, different mental disorders were found to have potential influence that
increased risks within the population in the community compared to other causes such
smoking. The majorly affected individuals were using substances as well as anorexia
nervosa, which led to higher mortality rates within the community. Additionally, the life
expectancy was also reduced with notable gaps due to increased cases of depression,
personality and bipolar disorders that have raised the level suicide risks. These have been
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the abnormal rise of such cases within the population of the world.
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associated with suicide and gun violence related to the psychiatric disorders. Further, it
enumerates on the perceptions on the harmfulness of mental illness of people by
evaluating the effectiveness of the laws as well as the policies, which are design in the
protection of injuries caused by mortalities that have an association with the disorders of
mental. Through the research, a suggestion is made on accounts, which can also
contribute to medical illness and its relation to violence that in turn may increase the
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mental disorders in one of the public health challenge that warrants action. Further, it
determines the scope and the number of tested intercessions in a region and to
implement programmes, which improve the occurrence of mental illness. The
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individuals who are distressed by the illness often look for the services or engage in the
need to reduce or prevent. However, it has been found that one of the factors which may
impede the possibility of seeking care has been impacted by the stigma of mental illness.
The complex elements which relate to stigma are reviewed to determine the impact on
care management of the situation by understanding the policy consideration to tackle
stigmatization of the illness for improved engagement in treatment. This article is
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for management.
Henderson, C., Evans-Lacko, S., & Thornicroft, G. (2013). Mental illness stigma, help-seeking,
and public health programs. American journal of public health, 103(5), 777-780.
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avoidance or delay of treatment of the condition. One of them is a possibility of lack of
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existing prejudice against individuals who have a mental illness. Lastly is the
discrimination which may be experienced by the people diagnosed with the condition of
mental illness. This article will be essential the in reviewing the proof presented on a
large scale for anti-stigma campaigns which could be useful in reducing the rates of
suicide within the community.
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determining the examination of underestimated reasons for identifying the various causes
of the condition. One of them is the overlap found between the neurological disorder and
the psychiatric. Another one is the suicide grouping of self-harm, which exists as a
separate grouping and conflation of all chronic pain in the syndromes having
musculoskeletal disorders. Lastly is the personality exclusion of disorder from the burden
of the disease is calculated and considerations which are inadequate in contributing to
mental illness from the causes it is associated with to mortality. Similarly, data were used
to display the estimates of the above examinations to identify the current approaches to
mental disease within a population.
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This article addresses the question of whether unemployment has the effects on the
causes of suicide or is related to the experiences of the past mental illness in individuals.
The review determines the substantial impacts in the adjustment for psychological health
and significant relationship, which exist between suicide and unemployment rate. A
random meta-analysis effect was used to evaluate a given population to determine the
behavior causal models expected in achieving the result of mental health of the selected
people. There was an association of the risk prevalence between the unemployment and
the rate of suicide. These effects are explicitly experienced due to difficulty in the
validation of adjustable rationale encountered through the assumption of the affected
individuals to complement the fact of being unemployed. This article will be vital to
determining the relationship between unemployment and suicide in regards to prior
mental health capabilities.
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based on various risk factors attributable to mental disorders. Further, the substance use
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others being the least. The article assists in determining the statistical facts on the cases
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have increased from the 1990s to late 2000s, which have accounted for a significant loss
of health worldwide. The statistics are taken into account on the excess mortality related
to the disorder with consequences to economic and social effects to the people affected.
Besides, a variety of interventions initiated such as psychological treatments and other
social interventions would be crucial to prevent as well as treat the collective mental
illness. Additionally, the population of the community requires service delivery with
relevant practices to reduce the chances of self-harm or possibility of suicide from taking
place. The article is essential in demonstrating the best ways to tackle the issue of mental
health care services and practices in management and treatment to the affected
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References
Chesney, E., Goodwin, G. M., & Fazel, S. (2014). Risks of All Cause and Suicide Mortality In
Mental Disorders: A Meta Review. World Psychiatry, 13(2), 153-160.
Corrigan, P. W., Druss, B. G., & Perlick, D. A. (2014). The impact of mental illness stigma on
seeking and participating in mental health care. Psychological Science in the Public
Interest, 15(2), 37-70
Goodkind, M., Eickhoff, S. B., Oathes, D. J., Jiang, Y., Chang, A., Jones-Hagata, L. B., ... &
Grieve, S. M. (2015). Identification of a common neurobiological substrate for mental
illness. JAMA Psychiatry, 72(4), 305-315.
Henderson, C., Evans-Lacko, S., & Thornicroft, G. (2013). Mental illness stigma, help-seeking,
and public health programs. American journal of public health, 103(5), 777-780.
Liu, N. H., Daumit, G. L., Dua, T., Aquila, R., Charlson, F., Cuijpers, P., ... & Gaebel, W.
(2017). Excess mortality in persons with severe mental disorders: a multilevel
intervention framework and priorities for clinical practice, policy and research
agendas. World Psychiatry, 16(1), 30-40.
Milner, A., Page, A., & Lamontagne, A. D. (2014). Cause And Effect In Studies On
Unemployment, Mental Health, And Suicide: A Meta-Analytic And Conceptual
Review. Psychological medicine, 44(5), 909-917.
Patel, V., Chisholm, D., Parikh, R., Charlson, F. J., Degenhardt, L., Dua, T., ... & Lund, C.
(2016). Addressing The Burden Of Mental, Neurological, And Substance Use Disorders:
Critical Messages From Disease Control Priorities. The Lancet, 387(10028), 1672-1685.
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Swanson, J. W., McGinty, E. E., Fazel, S., & Mays, V. M. (2015). Mental illness and reduction
of gun violence and suicide: bringing epidemiologic research to policy. Annals of
epidemiology, 25(5), 366-376.
Vigo, D., Thornicroft, G., & Atun, R. (2016). Estimating the true global burden of mental
illness. The Lancet Psychiatry, 3(2), 171-178.
Whiteford, H. A., Degenhardt, L., Rehm, J., Baxter, A. J., Ferrari, A. J., Erskine, H. E., ... &
Burstein, R. (2013). Global Burden Of Disease Attributable To Mental And Substance
Use Disorders: Findings From The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2010. The
Lancet, 382(9904), 1575-1586.
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