.QUESTION
Mental Health in Context
This assignment will start by introducing mental health and step 1: it include reflection on module 1 and module 2 ( which I am attaching here)
step 2: include the response of other person from community about the social context and the news article ( I got my
aunts response but you need to add more in that from the article perspective)
step 3:your individual response to article
step4: summary of respondents view about social context of mental health and article ( this include both your view and respondent’s view for both things)
step 5:reflection on the topic by showing person first perspective
TED Talks. (2012). What’s so funny about mental illness? | Ruby Wax [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbbMLOZjUYI
Parnell, S. (2017). Building labourers face high rate of suicide. Retrieved from www.theaustralian.
com.au
/life/health-wellbeing/
building-labourers-face-high-
rate-of-suicide/news-story/
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a. Having viewed the introductory TED Talks presentation by comedian Ruby Wax, share your thoughts on the following.
· Ruby’s approach to highlighting the seriousness of mental health wellbeing. · Explain how Ruby has suffered from mental health stigma and misunderstanding.
· What new knowledge about mental health (psychological and/or physiological) did you learn from Ruby’s presentation?
b. About the news article titled Building labourers face high rate of suicide.
· What is your immediate response to the impact of mental health stigma, highlighted in this article?
· Are you surprised by the rates of death associated with mental health conditions in the construction industry? Why?
· What do you think may be contributing factors for the reported high rates of mental health conditions/fatalities in this industry? Why? c. In follow-up to the article Building labourers face high rate of suicide, the issues related to understanding mental health in the workplace is further explored in the SBS Insight program, Mind at Work
. · Provide a summary of what you took away from discussions involving the employees, employers and health promotion/work safe advocates
Lees, P. (2017). Thank you, Sinéad O’Connor, for showing the messy reality of mental illness | Paris Lees | Opinion | The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/
commentisfree/2017/aug/09/
sinead-o-connor-reality-mental-illness?CMP=fb_gu
Mind Matters Australia. (2015). Module 1.3a What is mental health? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArOTqcMH2G0
Read this page from the Beyond Blue website.
Beyond Blue. (2017). What is mental health. Retrieved from https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/what-is-mental-health
MindMatters Australia. (2015). Module 4.2 Youth mental health difficulties [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmnbjqxNMN
Above are the module 1 and Module 2 material which you will review and reflect on in step 1 of assignment
this one is my respondent’s view on the social context of mental and you need to add the news article view for her point of view in this one. both social context and news report view you can include from her side in step 2 and can refer her as respondent 1 and dont mention names or identity etc.
MHC402 Assessment 1 Brief Page 1 of 5
ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MHC402 Mental Health in Context
Assessment Reflection: An understanding of the continuum of mental
health in social contexts.
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1000 words
Learning Outcomes a) Understand and apply a ‘person first’ perspective
to analyse and problem solve issues and
challenges associated with mental health across
the lifespan.
- b) Analyse mental health conditions and
mental wellbeing issues in a range of
educational and social contexts from a
‘person first perspective.’
- d) Demonstrate independent research skills
drawing on a diverse range of relevant
sources and demonstrate communication
skills for professional and academic
audiences.
Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT on Sunday at the end of
Module 2 (Week 4)
Weighting 20%
Total Marks 100 marks
Context:
This assessment is prescribed for you to advance your analytic skills and your knowledge and
understanding of mental wellbeing along a continuum.
This assessment asks you to identify and reflect upon the views of mental wellbeing in social contexts
and applying the person first approach.
This assessment prepares you to apply the person first perspective of mental health, whilst
understanding challenges and aspirations in a social context.
MHC402 Assessment 1 Brief Page 2 of 5
Instructions:
Step 1: You are required to review and reflect upon your personal responses to the materials and tasks
from module one and module two.
Step 2: With your developing understanding of the continuum of mental health wellbeing and
awareness of social contexts, explore other views within the community. Select a person (eg. family
member, colleague, neighbour, friend) preferably from another generation to yourself to respond to
the resource below regarding social contexts and understanding of mental wellbeing.
Step 3: Anecdotally record the initial responses received from individuals hearing the subject matter
of this article.
News.com.au. (2017). Sick days for mental health: CEO’s reply to employee email goes viral. Retrieved
from http://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/ceos-reply-to-employee-mental-healthsick-
day-email-goes-viral/news-story/8a0b4fd691dd5360cdd201e6e49a5e91,
Step 4: Draw together the respondent(s) views of mental wellbeing in social contexts.
Step 5: Present your reflection as a commentary of your responses with your own understandings of
mental health wellbeing. Present your view, from a ‘person first’ perspective of the levels of support
and/or complications that exist for individuals living with a mental health condition. You are
encouraged to research further to support your views.
Submission Instructions:
Submit the reflection via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in MHC402 Mental
Health in Context. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS
portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
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Learning Rubric: Assessment 1
Assessment
Attributes
Fail (Unacceptable)
Pass
(Functional)
Credit
(Proficient)
Distinction
(Advanced)
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
Grade
Description
(Grading Scheme)
Fail grade will be
awarded if a student is
unable to demonstrate
satisfactory academic
performance in the
subject or has failed to
complete required
assessment points in
accordance with the
subject’s required
assessment points.
Pass is awarded for work
showing a satisfactory
achievement of all
learning outcomes and
an adequate
understanding of theory
and application of skills.
A consistent academic
referencing system is
used and sources are
appropriately
acknowledged.
Credit is awarded for work
showing a more than
satisfactory achievement of
all learning outcomes and a
more than adequate
understanding of theory and
application of skills. A
consistent academic
referencing system is used
and sources are
appropriately acknowledged.
Distinction is awarded
for work of superior
quality in achieving all
learning outcomes and
a superior integration
and understanding of
theory and application
of skills. Evidence of indepth
research,
reading, analysis and
evaluation is
demonstrated. A
consistent academic
referencing system is
used and sources are
appropriately
acknowledged.
High Distinction is
awarded for work of
outstanding quality in
achieving all learning
outcomes together with
outstanding integration
and understanding of
theory and application of
skills. Evidence of in‐depth
research, reading, analysis,
original and creative
thought is demonstrated.
A consistent academic
referencing system is used
and sources are
appropriately
acknowledged.
Knowledge and
understanding
Limited understanding of
required concepts and
knowledge
Key components of the
assignment are not
addressed.
The response identifies key
issues associated with
mental wellbeing
experiences in social
contexts.
The response demonstrates an
in-depth understanding of the
continuum of mental health in
social contexts.
The response
demonstrates a high order
analysis of mental health
in social contexts.
Comprehensive reflection and
coverage of the continuum of
mental health wellbeing and
social contexts integrating a
wide range of perspectives
about the importance of lived
experience understanding and
knowledge development.
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Critical reflection
Specific position
(perspective or argument)
fails to take into account
the complexities of the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment.
Makes assertions that are
not justified.
The reflection
demonstrates a capacity to
critique and analyse their
own views of mental
wellbeing across a
continuum.
There is clear identification and
understanding of mental
wellbeing experience,
influences in social contexts and
personal reflection.
Effective and thorough
demonstration of the shift
in thinking of the
continuum of mental
health in social and
educational contexts.
Specific perspective is
presented imaginatively and
accurately, taking in to
account the complexity of
mental health wellbeing
Limits of position are
acknowledged.
Capacity to apply
person first perspective
Limited synthesis and
analysis.
Limited
application/recommendat
ions based upon analysis.
The relationship between
the shift of the student
understandings about
mental health across a
continuum is demonstrated
through the lens of the
person first perspective.
The use of critical analysis of
both the student knowledge of
mental health wellbeing and
those of others is included in
relation to the person first
approach.
The response
demonstrates a highly
developed capacity to
integrate person first
perspective, the impacts
and shifts in community
knowledge.
The reflection demonstrates a
creative, innovative synthesis
of ideas.
Academic conventions
Poorly written with errors
in spelling, grammar.
Demonstrates
inconsistent use of good
quality, credible and
relevant research sources
to support and develop
ideas.
There are mistakes in
using the APA style.
The reflection is written
according to academic
genre. The reflection
demonstrates a consistent
use of credible and relevant
research sources to support
ideas, however these are
not always well developed.
There are only minor
mistakes in using the APA
style.
Is well-written and adheres to
the academic genre (e.g. with
introduction, conclusion or
summary).
Demonstrates consistent use of
high quality, credible and
relevant research sources to
support and develop ideas.
Is very well-written and
adheres to the academic
genre.
Consistently
demonstrates expert use
of good quality, credible
and relevant research
sources to support and
develop appropriate
arguments and
statements. Shows
evidence of reading
beyond the key reading
Expertly written and adheres
to the academic genre.
Demonstrates expert use of
high-quality, credible and
relevant research sources to
support and develop
arguments and position
statements. Shows extensive
evidence of reading beyond
the key reading
There are no mistakes in
using the APA Style.
MHC402 Assessment 1 Brief Page 5 of 5
My name is Bhupinder Kaur and I live in London (UK). I belong to Punjab state in India. Here I would like to share some of my views about mental health problems:
In my opinion mental health should be considered as other physical health conditions. Learning from personal experience, I think that the Bipolar or Schizophrenia type of mental health conditions must be taken more seriously. This is to reduce the risk of patients self harm or being danger to others.
I myself being from Asian back ground have known that mental illness is counted as stigma in some (asian) communities, which cuts the patient off from the society. In my knowledge, this is due to lack of awareness in some individuals.
Different belief system in communities plays big part of not being aware of the mental health issues. For example, some believe that spirits (from dead) enters in patient’s body and starts controlling the person’s mind. The believers use this methodology to get rid of unknown sprits. However, these types of beliefs could make patient’s condition worst.
Lastly I would say that the patient’s condition must be diagnosed professionally and appropriate treatment should be taken under expert’s guidelines. Also possible support from near and dear ones, is ideal to get the patient better or bring him/her in stable condition.
| Subject | Sociology | Pages | 5 | Style | APA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Answer
Mental Health in a Societal Context
Mental health is a state of well-being mentally in which people realize their abilities to handle their environmental engagement. It entails the ability to cope with the usual stresses of life, work productively and fruitfully, and make a significant contribution to the community. As such, mental health is the ability to respond to various challenges. Such challenges may include anticipation from exams, social bullying or rejection, relationship issues, a family argument, or losing a loved one or family member. Additionally, mental health is the capability of bouncing back from setbacks (Mind Matters Australia, 2015). The bousing back depends on several factors – risk and protective factors. Protective factors include self-efficacy, a supportive family, and strong friendship.
On the other hand, risk factors include chronic -ailment and loss of socio-economic status. However, it is critical to note that the protective factors can offset the risk factors. Therefore, mental health is a state of mind that enables one to manage all the stresses that life presents.
Notably, youth have mental health difficulties such as anxiety or depression. Mental health is a continuum experience, whereby at some point, one might have good or stable mental health the next moment could be unstable mental health. Some of the continuum experiences may include sadness, worried or frustration (MindMatters Australia, 2015). However, whenever these experiences accumulate, it might lead to s mental instability. Subsequently, mental health difficulties or instabilities might result in recognized disorders. More important to note is that nobody occupies a dormant state within the continuum since mental stability is a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors; hence change in these factors alters the continuum state.
First Respondent on Social Context of Mental Health
The first respondent provided an opinion based on personal experience that severe mental health conditions like Bipolar or Schizophrenia should be classified as a physical health condition. This consideration might mitigate the risk of a patient’s self-harm and be a danger to other people. Due to the respondent’s background – Asian – mental illness is considered a stigma that cuts the patient off society. The respondent believes that this stigmatization is due to a lack of adequate awareness. Additionally, the respondent thinks that different societal belief systems play a critical role in unaware of various mental health issues. As a result, they handle mental health issues based on their beliefs that usually worsens the conditions. Therefore, the respondent insisted that mental problems should be professionally diagnosed and appropriate treatment should come from an expert and support from dear ones.
Personal Response
The mental health issue is a serious concern that needs numerous supports from all corners within a society. Societal beliefs and how they hand mental illness matter since it can either save a life or worsen the condition or perhaps destroy a life that they could have saved. For instance, Ben Congleton’s response – the CEO – to Madalyn’s email about taking mental health leave for two days would have destroyed her was it negative. However, the positivity of the CEO’s response wind a mile is restoring or reassuring the mental status of other employees and colleagues. Therefore, I believe that mental health awareness can be the simplest way to reduce stigmatization. Moreover, people with mental health stability should seek help from professionals with an appropriate treatment guideline.
Summary of the Social Context of Mental Health.
Mental illnesses such as Bipolar or Schizophrenia could be serious about being considered a physical condition and handled. When it comes to managing mental health, societal background and belief play a fundamental role. For instance, some societal or community beliefs might lead to stigmatization due to a lack of awareness of mental health issues. Otherwise, these societal and community beliefs might worsen a condition. Additionally, Ben Congleton’s response – the CEO handled Madalyn’s situation appropriately. Therefore, as a colleague, the CEO played a critical role in encouraging other employees to open up and avoid stigmatizing others with mental health issues.
Ruby suffered from mental health stigma and misunderstanding from her close friends and people she knew never sent her followers and cards like people suffering from other illnesses. Instead, she goes through numerous phone calls telling her to pack up as if she never sick (TED Talks, 2012). They made her feel ashamed due to her lack of brain. Psychologically, children can develop mental health issues when abused verbally since the brain might produce a chemical that hinders full brain development. The child might be unable to differentiate good from the bad.
One of the main reasons and factors contributing to the highest reported rate of mental health-related issues includes low payment or economic and financial constraints. Primarily, people who work as constrictions as building laborers tend to feel that they do a lot of work or engage in labor-intensive activities with low payment. Whenever this frustration is added to the financial responsibilities from home, makes their mind oblast. Moreover, these laborers feel more depressed, especially whenever they feel financially deprived since most employers. Another reason for the high number of reported numbers of mental health issues from the employees is that most cases have been made open. The system has encouraged talks on mental health and offered assistance to the employees, unlike what used to happen. Due to a lack of awareness, mental health issues were accompanied by stigmatization.
In summary, it is essential involving employees in the promotion or creating awareness or about work advocates about mental health. Firstly, whenever the employees are involved in the health promotion on mental health process, it becomes accessible to manage the illness. Additionally, it is essential to apply the management or employers and the leadership in mental health awareness since they could encourage openness by talking about their own experience. Furthermore, the administration can also empower mental health awareness champions to motivate employees to open up about their mental health status and seek help (Keane, 2020). Moreover, employers must create a counselling department that deals with mental health issues at work to help them manage their condition well and maintain their productivity level.
Reflection on Mental Health
Generally, mental illnesses such as Bipolar or Schizophrenia could be serious about being considered a physical condition and handled as such. When it comes to managing mental health, societal background and belief play a fundamental role. For instance, some societal or community beliefs might lead to stigmatization due to a lack of awareness of mental health issues. Otherwise, these societal and community beliefs might worsen a condition. Additionally, the creation of mental health awareness is critical to most companies, departments, and organizations. It should go beyond society or community awareness. As such, every individual has a role to play in the management and awareness creation of mental health issues.
References
TED Talks. (2012). What’s so funny about mental illness? | Ruby Wax [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbbMLOZjUYI
Mind Matters Australia. (2015). Module 1.3a What is mental health? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArOTqcMH2G0
MindMatters Australia. (2015). Module 4.2 Youth mental health difficulties [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmnbjqxNMN
Keane, D. (2020). Mental Health & Employee Engagement – 3 Ways to Promote Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace. Ambassify.com. Retrieved 14 March 2021, from https://www.ambassify.com/blog/mental-health-employee-engagement-3-ways-to-promote-mental-health-awareness-in-the-workplace.
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