Research Symposium

BIO

Hello! My name is Jordan and I am from West Palm Beach, Florida. My research interests include healthcare, mental health, and anything that involves bettering the lives of others.

FSU-FAMU Global Health Collaboration Project: Mental Health Team

Abstract

The purpose of the Global Health Collaboration Project is to develop culturally acceptable healthcare practices and education to rural communities in Honduras. 
The objective of the mental health team is to collect information regarding the prevalence of symptoms of anxiety in rural communities in Honduras and to increase awareness of symptoms of anxiety among village healthcare workers. 
The data will be collected using a survey tool after receiving an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval in the US and an Ethics Committee Approval in Honduras. 
Healthcare in rural communities in Honduras are often underfunded and overlooked. 
In addition, mental health is heavily stigmatized in Honduras. 
For these reasons, it is crucial that research is conducted, and action is taken to help those in rural communities receive the care they need and deserve.

Keywords: Mental Health, Honduras, Global, Healthcare