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Let's Talk About Mental Health: Customizing Presentations Throughout Massachusetts Schools Through Pre-Assessment Surveys

Pimental, Tonijoy
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Pimental, Tonijoy
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This research project examined how The NAN Project can enhance mental health presentations in Massachusetts schools through the use of pre-assessment surveys and supplemental engagement tools, including custom coloring pages. Data were collected from seven schools before modifications were made and from nine schools after customized presentations were implemented. Surveys evaluated classroom demographics, cultural factors, and students’ familiarity with mental health topics. Results showed that tailored presentations increased student engagement, improved responsiveness, and encouraged more open discussion, particularly in classrooms with limited prior mental health education. These findings suggest that personalized materials, speaker selection, and presentation style can create more meaningful and impactful school-based mental health programs.
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Let's Talk About Mental Health: Customizing Presentations Throughout Massachusetts Schools Through Pre-Assessment Surveys
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2026-04-27
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Mental health
Adolescents
Advocacy
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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13013/3948
Abstract
This research project examined how The NAN Project can enhance mental health presentations in Massachusetts schools through the use of pre-assessment surveys and supplemental engagement tools, including custom coloring pages. Data were collected from seven schools before modifications were made and from nine schools after customized presentations were implemented. Surveys evaluated classroom demographics, cultural factors, and students’ familiarity with mental health topics. Results showed that tailored presentations increased student engagement, improved responsiveness, and encouraged more open discussion, particularly in classrooms with limited prior mental health education. These findings suggest that personalized materials, speaker selection, and presentation style can create more meaningful and impactful school-based mental health programs.
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Carlson, Joanne
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