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Data-Driven Evaluation of Mental Health Initiatives

HLSC 396
Open Closing on December 11, 2025 / 1 spot left
Main contact
Mercy University
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States
LORRAINE SHIKAPWASHYA
She / Her
Visiting Assistant Professor
3
Timeline
  • January 12, 2026
    Experience start
  • February 21, 2026
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Public health Healthcare Scientific research
Skills
survey development data collection program evaluation business reporting critical thinking project management quantitative research health promotion needs assessment mental health
Learner goals and capabilities

Learners are trained to evaluate health promotion and education programs with a strong emphasis on data-driven approaches. They can design and assess mental health initiatives, collect and analyze data, and provide evidence-based recommendations to improve organizational wellbeing strategies.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
20 learners
Project
20-40 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

By the end of this experience, learners will be able to evaluate mental health–focused programs using both qualitative and quantitative methods.


Employers will receive actionable deliverables such as survey tools, needs assessments, data analyses, and recommendations tailored to improving mental health promotion within their organization.


These outcomes ensure that employers can measure effectiveness, address gaps, and implement evidence-informed improvements in their mental health initiatives.

Project timeline
  • January 12, 2026
    Experience start
  • February 21, 2026
    Experience end

Project examples

Project examples may include stress management, wellness in the workplace, and evaluating how employees use available mental health services.

Learners can:

  • Design and administer mental health surveys
  • Evaluate employee wellness or stress management initiatives
  • Analyze data to identify mental health trends and needs
  • Create evaluation plans for counseling or peer support programs
  • Recommend technology-based mental health tracking tools
  • Develop reports with evidence-informed guidance to strengthen organizational mental health support

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    What specific mental health challenge, program, or initiative do you want evaluated or improved?  *
  • Q2 - Text short
    What type of data (existing or to be collected) is available for this project?  *
  • Q3 - Text short
    Are there particular outcomes or success measures you want learners to focus on?  *
  • Q4 - Text short
    What resources (e.g., staff contacts, access to program participants, existing surveys) will be available to support learners?  *
  • Q5 - Text short
    Do you require confidentiality or compliance with specific ethical standards beyond standard academic requirements?  *