1. Describe the impact of a lack of social and emotional wellbeing on mental health. (70 words)

2. Discuss the impact of a mental health diagnosis and treatment on an individual’s wellbeing. (100 words)

3. Describe each of the following models of practice, with an emphasis on how they could be used to improve a person’s wellbeing. a. Motivational interviewing b. Solution-focused approaches c. Strength-based approaches d. Cognitive behavioural approaches e. Narrative approaches f. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) (250 words)

4. Describe the stages of change model. (150 words)

5. Discuss the issue of social exclusion/inclusion for people living with mental illness. How does it impact wellbeing? Are there groups who are at higher risk of social exclusion? (75 words)

6. Discuss the issues of systemic oppression and power dynamics as they relate to wellbeing. (100 words)

7. This question has two parts. You must complete each part. (200 words)Part A Explain how each of the following promotes wellbeing. a. Education b. Employment c. Community d. Volunteering e. Hobbies f. Personal Interests. Part B Describe the concept of SEWB (social and emotional wellbeing) and how a lack of social and emotional wellbeing can impact on mental health. (120 words)

8. Part A Explain the importance of each area to one’s physical wellbeing.

a. Good nutrition and food security/insecurity.

b. Exercise

c. Oral Health

d. Self-care style opportunities and information

e. Comprehensive health checks f. Access to health services, and natural supports and resources

g. Sexual health strategies, including contraception and STIs h. Strategies for sexual expression (Approx. 200 words).

Part B Explain the importance of each area to one’s emotional wellbeing.

a. Self-care

b. Quality support systems

c. Healthy relationships

9. This question has six parts. You must answer each part.

a. Consider your understanding of consent and read the scenario below. What legal requirement has the worker breached in this scenario? Genevieve is meeting with her worker to discuss her wellbeing. There is some talk about her general health, and she indicates she has been feeling quite exhausted, lacks motivation and has lost her appetite. The worker notices that she looks pale and generally unwell, and it is clear Genevieve has lost weight. The worker says that she is going to book an appointment for her to see a practitioner so she can get some blood tests and a comprehensive health check up. Genevieve is not a fan of doctors (or needles!) and medical appointments can lead to an increase in her anxiety. She refuses. The worker continues to push the issues and Genevieve becomes visibly upset. She asks what is involved in the tests and the worker brushes the question off, saying it will be for the best and will involve some blood tests, listening to her heart, her chest and so on. Genevieve doesn’t understand, but finally breaks down and agrees to go.

b. Explain the purpose of a code of practice. What information would be found in a code of practice?

c. Define the concept of dignity of risk in a mental health context. How does allowing a client the dignity of risk support their wellbeing?

d. What breach has Liana committed in the scenario below? Liana is catching up with an old colleague for dinner. The restaurant is relatively quiet and Liana and her friend have a few drinks and start discussing work. Liana tells her friend about a client she saw that day who has been having suicidal thoughts. She accidentally identifies the client’s workplace (due to it being quite niche) when telling a story about a phone call that caused significant emotional distress to the client. Her friend knows the workplace well and is able to work out who the client is by several comments Liana makes. She does not let on to Liana that she knows who the client is, but when she is next in the area she decides to stop by and see the client and check on their wellbeing.

e. What has Gianni failed to do in the scenario below? There are two issues that need to be identified. Gianni has just seen one of his clients, Annette, who mentions in an off-hand manner that her partner (who has had substance abuse and anger management issues in the past) is hitting their child, but that the child is quite naughty and the partner says often needs ‘a smack’ to ‘sort them out’. When Gianni walks out to the waiting area with Annette, he sees her daughter sitting with her aunt. He notices the little girl is covered up in long sleeves and leggings, even though it is a warm day outside, and she flinches when her mother approaches her and reaches out to take her hand. Gianni thinks there is something not right, but he remembers he needs to prepare for a meeting that is coming up shortly. He rushes off to gather his paperwork, accidentally picking up Annette’s files in his haste. Gianni goes off to use the photocopier, placing all the documents into the automatic feeder. When he picks up his copies he realises what he has done. He throws the copies of Annette’s files into the recycle bin and heads off to his meeting. The meeting is not related to any clients. By the end of the day, Gianni has forgotten about Annette and her daughter.

f. There are two issues in the scenario below. Identify the issues and indicate whether you believe both Maryanne and Paul behaved appropriately, explaining your answer. Jad was enjoying the company of his worker, Maryanne. He considers her a bright light in his otherwise relatively dim and uninspiring world. He tends to read into some of her comments, and Maryanne notices that some of his questions and topics are becoming slightly inappropriate and making her uncomfortable. She has noticed that an attachment has formed from his end. Jad starts to bring her gifts, the first of which she accepts, but then realises her error and refuses the rest. Maryanne speaks to her supervisor and requests for Jad to placed with another worker. Jad is placed with Paul, a relatively new worker to the service. However, Paul is not happy with his new client. He does not agree with Jad’s religious and cultural practices and refuses to discuss them in regards to Jad’s faith being a potential focus for his emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Paul does not consider services and supports that align with Jad’s cultural practices.

10. Answer the following questions.

a. What is the purpose of the National framework for recovery-oriented mental health services? (Approx. 25 words).

b. What guidance does the National framework for recovery-oriented mental health services provide in relation to dignity of risk/supporting self-management? Answer using your own words. (Approx. 80 words that you can present in a bullet point list if you wish).

c. Return to the scenario regarding Paul and Jad. How did Paul breach the requirements of the Mental Health Declaration of Human Rights? You should be able to identify at least two ways. (Approx. 80 words that you can present in a bullet point list if you wish).

d. Which principle did Liana breach?

11. Identify how iatrogenic effects of mental illness diagnosis and treatment impact on a client’s overall wellbeing. Provide at least three examples.

12. Explain how each of the following can positively affect wellbeing. a. Relaxation b. Mindfulness c. Coping strategies

13. Describe the principles and practices of holistic social emotional wellbeing in the context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In your response, include references to social, emotional, physical, cognitive and cultural/spiritual wellbeing.

14. Describe the benefits to one’s wellbeing in terms of involvement in their culture. How does having good cultural networks and being able to practise one’s own culture enhance wellbeing?

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