### Capstone Problem Overview
The capstone project focuses on the lack of accessible mental health services for older adults in urban settings, particularly in New York City. This issue contributes to higher rates of untreated mental health conditions, leading to diminished quality of life and increased healthcare costs.
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**Cause #1:** Stigma surrounding mental health in older adults.
**Effect #1:** Reluctance to seek help, resulting in untreated mental health issues.
**Reference Information for Cause #1:**
Corrigan, P. W., & Watson, A. C. (2002). Understanding the stigma of mental illness. *World Psychiatry*, 1(1), 16-20.
**Reference Information for Effect #1:**
Choi, N. G., & Mindel, J. (2011). The impact of stigma on older adults’ mental health. *Psychiatric Services*, 62(9), 1011-1015.
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**Cause #2:** Lack of trained mental health professionals specializing in geriatric care.
**Effect #2:** Insufficient treatment options leading to increased severity of mental health conditions.
**Reference Information for Cause #2:**
Beard, R. L., & Neary, A. (2013). Aging and mental health: A review of the literature. *Journal of Aging Studies*, 27(1), 1-11.
**Reference Information for Effect #2:**
Kuehn, B. M. (2012). Mental health care for older adults: A national crisis. *Journal of the American Medical Association*, 307(18), 1925-1926.
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**Cause #3:** Limited access to community-based mental health services.
**Effect #3:** Increased isolation and deterioration of mental health among older adults.
**Reference Information for Cause #3:**
Gonzalez, J. M., et al. (2010). Access to mental health care for older adults: A review of the literature. *Psychiatric Services*, 61(10), 1000-1005.
**Reference Information for Effect #3:**
Cattan, M., & White, M. (2005). Supporting older people with mental health issues. *Journal of Mental Health*, 14(2), 133-142.
PSYC 6393/FPSY 6393/IPSY 6393/DPSY 6393: Capstone
Causes and Effects of Your Capstone Problem
Organizational Matrix
Every problem can have many causes, or reasons, for the problem. When you examine a cause of a problem, the effects, or what results from that cause, become apparent. The purpose for this section of the Capstone Project is to identify 3 main causes of your problem, then to identify 3 effects from those causes.
Use this matrix to organize your information about the causes and effects of your problem. As with all aspects of a research paper, the information about the causes and effects of the problem should come from the scholarly literature. Use this information to complete your written assignment on the Causes and Effects of a Research Problem.
In 2–3 sentences, explain the problem for your Capstone Project:
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