b'Mental Health of College MenRebecca Blankenship, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Shelly A Yankovskyy, Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal JusticeThis research study was conducted to investigate college mens attitudes and thoughts that exist today regarding their own mental health. Research questions focused on the stereotypes and stigmas regularly associated with men, specifically college aged men. Other questions revolved around alternative therapies commonly practiced by college men. A mixed-methods approach was used, specifically an online anonymous survey followed by two unstructured focus group interviews with college age men 18 and older. An interview was conducted with a therapist practicing at the Valdosta State University health center. Preliminary results show that college age men face stereotypes which impact the nature of help that they seek leading to unconventional methods of therapy to resolve stressors or difficulties in their lives.From Child Abuse and Neglect to Foster Care: a youth still at riskEmily Epper, Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal JusticeFaculty Sponsor: Dr. Wilson Huang, Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal JusticeChild abuse and neglect is something that should never happen. Unfortunately, it does occur to too many children. This paper will address the fact that these children of abuse and neglect are still at risk for unfavorable behaviors, and attitudes even after being taken away from the abuse. It is not enough to disrupt a childs life and take them away from everything that they knew. The abuse and neglect that they suffered leave an imprint on their lives for the remainder of their lives. They suffer both socially, and psychology which needs to be addressed. The current foster care system is failing these children and recent research will show that. Those who have been in foster care are more likely to abuse drugs and participate in delinquent behavior. This paper will include ways of changing that statistic and show the importance of a strong support system for these children. 78'