外文翻译---心理健康.docxVIP

Mental healthAcknowledgments are in order for the many faculty and family members who have provided support, guidance, and encouragement throughout this process. I am appreciative of the help that each person has given. I wish to thank those faculty members who each contributed to my increased understanding of this process, the subject matter, and the importance of rigorous research. I am especially thankful for the consistent support and guidance from my advisor, Dawn Anderson-Butcher. She spent many hours steering my efforts and providing me quality feedback that always allowed me to think critically and push myself further than I ever imagined. I would also like to thank Tamara Davis for her encouragement, enthusiasm, and ongoing support for not only this thesis but for my professional development as well. Additionally, thanks are in order to Jerry Bean for his always refreshing perspectives and solid technical support. I would also like to thank Tony Amorose for stepping in to provide even further assistance and contributing greatly to my understanding of data analysis. Finally, many thanks go to my family who has provided endless support from begi- nning to end. My mother, Sholeh Mesbah, and step-father, William Stone, have de- monstrated their love for me by answering the phone at all hours, allowing me to talk through all frustrations, and encouraging me to keep moving forward. Also, my fat- her, Mark Ball, and step-mother, Nilsa Ramirez , consistently kept me grounded by reminding me that, thesis or not, everyday life continues. Last but not least, I would like to thank my sister, Amanda Ball. Her optimism, support, and love were unwavering. According to the most recent Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health , 9 to 13 percent of all U.S. children and adolescents have serious emotional disturbances. Moreover, 21 percent of U.S. children have diagnosable mental or addictive disorders. Unfortunately, most of these children never receive adequate care. Sevent