Underfunding of Mental Health Care
Title Page
Research question is your title: Incudes specific population and disparity within chosen public health issue
Example for systemic poverty: Would a preventative approach to systemic poverty in Africa decrease the rate of infectious disease?
Abstract (1 page)
Introduction (1 Page)
Definition of your topic (police brutality, climate change, mental health, systemic poverty etc.)
Define public health
Explain the benefits of a public health approach in general
End with asking your research question
Revised scientific and economic perspectives of inquiry (5 page)
Which body systems are affected?
What are the economic issues involved?
Revised cultural and ethical perspectives of inquiry (5 page)
What laws govern or pertain to the issue?
How do money, power, and control matters relate to the issue and its treatment?
Which cultural values, traditions and/or norms influence the issue?
Which cultures or societies are most affected by the issue? Why?
Conclusion (1 page)
What are your proposed solutions to approach this as a public health issue?
If there are any programs or initiatives that have done this already include their results
Use your evidence to conclude that approaching your topic as a public health issue has significant benefits for the population at large.
