Abstract

The purpose of this quality improvement project was to launch a depression screening and stigma reduction program in a nondenominational church that serves mainly African Americans. Potential links between stigma, such as beliefs related to mental illness, and how education can influence help-seeking and health literacy among ministerial leaders were identified.

Authors

Mary S. Garner

Author Details

Mary S. Garner, DNP, MSPH, MPA, RN

Sigma Membership

Lambda Rho at-Large, Zeta Gamma

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Mental Illness, Depression, Suicidality, African American Church, Paster, Clergy, Congregant, Depression Screening Tools

Advisor

Dorcas Kunkel

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Jacksonville University

Degree Year

2019

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2019-09-16

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