Table of Contents

Introduction: Why Is Mental Health Important?

What Factors Contribute to Mental Wellness?

Biological Influences
Social Environment

What Promotes Mental Wellness?

Physical Activity
Eating
Stress Reduction
Sleep
Medication Use
Alcohol Consumption
Emotionally-Enriched Environments
Attitude

How Are Different Populations Affected?

How Do Diverse Ethnicities and Cultures Experience Depression?

African Americans
Latinos/Latinas
Asians and Pacific Islanders
American Indians
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)
Disabilities Community
Rural Populations

How Diverse Cultures View Depression and Mental Illness

African Americans
Latinos/Latinas
Asians and Pacific Islanders
American Indians
Arab Americans
Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Elders
Disabilities Community

What are the Barriers to Reaching Your Audiences?

General Population
Diverse Populations
Rural Populations

Who is Your Audience?

Caregivers
Specific Cultural Populations
Specific Geographically-Defined Audiences

References