Project Description

Client Instruction: Article Newspapers Research Paper

Project Title: Article Newspapers Research Paper
Topic: Mental Health Initiatives and Public Policy
Word Count: 1000 words
Submission Deadline: 14th October 2025, 11:00 PM (EAT)

Task Overview

Write a 1000-word research paper examining the national mental health crisis in the United States and evaluating recent or proposed policy changes related to treatment, accessibility, and public awareness. The paper should analyze how newspapers report on mental health issues, highlight government efforts, and assess the effectiveness of public policy responses.

Possible areas of focus include:

• The state of mental health services and access challenges across different populations.

• The impact of federal or state-level initiatives, such as funding for mental health programs or reforms in insurance coverage.

• The role of media reporting in shaping public understanding and reducing stigma.

• Evaluation of policy proposals addressing mental health in schools, workplaces, or communities.

Writing Guidelines

• Use credible newspaper and policy analysis sources (e.g., The Washington Post, NPR, The New York Times, Politico, Kaiser Health News).

• Provide a balanced discussion of both the progress made and ongoing challenges in mental health policy.

• Analyze how different stakeholders (government, healthcare institutions, advocacy groups) contribute to addressing the crisis.

• Support your discussion with data, expert commentary, and relevant case examples.

• End with a reflection on what policy changes are most needed to ensure better mental health care accessibility.

Citation and Formatting Requirements

• Length: 1000 words

• Writing style: Formal, analytical, and research-based

• Sources: At least 3–5 credible media or policy sources

• Use Chicago citation format (17th edition) for both in-text citations and bibliography

  • Either Notes and Bibliography or Author-Date style is acceptable (use one consistently)

• Paper structure:

  1. Introduction – define the scope of the U.S. mental health crisis

  2. Background – outline major issues and recent statistics

  3. Policy Review – discuss current and proposed policy responses

  4. Media Analysis – evaluate how newspapers cover mental health initiatives

  5. Conclusion – summarize findings and propose recommendations

Formatting

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

• Spacing: Double

• Margins: 1 inch on all sides

• Alignment: Justified

• File type: Word (.docx) or PDF

Evaluation Criteria