Therapeutic Engagement and Mental Health Assessment

The assignment for this module is in two parts; a persuasive essay and a clinical note. A persuasive essay is one that states your academic or professional opinion and backs this up with clear evidence-based arguments. You are attempting to persuade the reader that the evidence you present is convincing and that they should agree your conclusions. Your evidence will come from your reading. The essay will focus on the core module concepts of ‘therapeutic engagement’ and ‘mental health assessment’ and will demonstrate your achievement of the four module learning outcomes. You will use knowledge from your Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) group activities and online learning, to develop the essay.

The summative marked assignment will form 100% of the module grade.

The learning outcomes for the module are:

1. Apply knowledge of the range of engagement and assessment approaches used to promote health and enable access to health services.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of participation and involvement in formulation and care planning activities for all.

3. Formulate evidence-based interventions that support health and well-being for individuals and communities using mental health care scenarios.

4. Argue the way in which therapeutic engagement skills, communication skills and the understanding of psychological interventions enable individual safety, empowerment and emotional regulation.