Description

Critical and analytical discussion on the impact of the Sars-Cov-2 pandemic on adults aged 18-65 who suffer with Mental Health conditions in the UK, and the implications this will have on patients presenting to Primary Care (GP) services in the future for their mental health and well being, and its impact on long term mental health conditions.

Module learning outcomes: ALL 4 outcomes need to be covered.

1. Critically discuss theories of mental health across the lifespan and contemporary approaches to supporting individuals in crisis.

2. Critically review the management and organisational issues related to provision of services related to mental health within a range of work-based settings. Current evidence base. Strengths & limitations.

3. Model appropriate multi-professional, evidence-based inclusive practice using a critically reflective approach to enable personal and professional development. Systematic reviews / randomised control trials (using several pieces of evidence). (Literature search strategy not needed to be included).

4. Critically analyse how learning from this module has transformed your understanding of your practice.

Format of essay:

Introduction (5%) (all elements below need covering)

Aim of assignment

Justification of chosen focus

Nature of critique (e.g. evidence that will be used)

Structure of essay

Intentions for conclusion

Main Body (80%)

Use module-learning outcomes as a structure

Conclusion (15%) (450-500 words) (elements below need covering)

• Identification key learning points

• Identify and justify focus for future research and development

• Consider implications for mental health and wellbeing for future service users.