Assignment 3: Evaluate Mental Wellness and Addiction Online Resources
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Instructions
Background
The aim of this assignment is for each student to independently explore, evaluate, and provide feedback on various online resources related to mental wellness and addiction. Students will assess the quality, comprehensiveness, and usefulness of these resources.
By completing this assignment, students will develop critical evaluation skills, gain a deeper understanding of mental wellness and addiction resources, and enhance their ability to present their findings effectively.
Instructions
Write a review of the following websites/resources:
NU Student Wellness
Mental Health America
CDC: How to Quit Smoking
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
N.A.N.A. 24/7
VA Whole Health Library: Complementary Approaches
Structure your assignment as follows:
Introduction: Explain the assignment’s purpose and the importance of evaluating mental wellness and addiction resources.
Resource Evaluation: Explore each site thoroughly. Write a brief review of each resource (including the resource name and URL/location) that makes note of each of the following criteria:
Content Quality: Comprehensiveness & clarity of information.
Usability: Ease of navigation, interesting or inviting design, etc.
Services & Resources: Availability of support options such as hotlines, chat services, community forums, self-help tools & guides, etc.
Credibility: Source of information, author qualifications, and/or endorsements from reputable organizations.
Inclusivity: Representation of diverse populations and consideration of various types of mental wellness/addiction.
Summary of Findings: Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of each site.
Conclusion and Recommendations: Recommend the best resources and suggest any improvements for the evaluated resources.
Submission Guidelines
Formatting: This assignment must be 2-3 pages in length (excluding the title and reference page). Page formatting and any citations or references should follow APA formatting. Submit your assignment in Microsoft Word (*.docx) file format.
References: No references are required beyond the evaluated resources