Mental Health and Social Justice

Flashcards about mental health and social justice for adults and children.

What is the primary focus of the 'Mental Health and Social Justice for Adults and Children' assignment?

An assignment focusing on a case study of a family of four to demonstrate an understanding of mental health conditions, models, and theories for appropriate interventions and support.

What does the 'Mental Health and Social Justice for Adults and Children' assignment include?

Includes an awareness of the social, physical, and developmental factors, critical understanding of anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and anti-discriminatory practices, assessment, treatment models, multi-agency collaboration, supervision, and critical reflection, and knowledge of current legislation.

According to Golightley and Goemans (2020), what do statistics indicate about mental health?

Statistics indicate that approximately one in four individuals will experience a mental health challenge at some point and nearly half of all adults will go through a period of depression.

What does Section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983 allow for?

Allows for a 28-day hospital stay to assess an individual's mental health condition to determine the disorder and the most effective treatment.

What was Jackie's diagnosis after assessment under the Mental Health Act?

Jackie received a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia.

What do professionals adhering to the medical model believe?

Medication or psychological intervention can positively impact a chemical imbalance in the brain.

What is McLean's (1990) critique of the medical model?

Argues that it dehumanises individuals by reducing them to objects and emphasizes that clinicians often focus solely on the disorder, neglecting the person behind it.

What does the social model of disability seek to do?

Seeks to shift the focus from the individual's impairment to the barriers present in society.

What do social workers leverage to impact behavior?

Leverage their knowledge and expertise to influence factors impacting behavior, emphasizing a holistic approach that places the individual at the core of the treatment plan.

What does the biopsychosocial model offer?

Offers a comprehensive understanding of mental and physical health by considering biological, psychological, and social factors.

In considering the contextual factors impacting Jackie, what is essential to prioritise?

Prioritise her identity, considering gender, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and diagnosis of a mental health disorder.

By applying Thompson's PCS model, what can professionals analyse?

Professionals can analyse the personal, cultural, and structural influences to gain a better understanding of Jackie's situation, lived experiences, and hesitance to engage with services.

What did research conducted by the mental health charity Mind identify?

Identified racial inadequacies within the mental health system, where individuals from ethnic minority communities are more likely to experience mental health problems, have poorer outcomes, and are less likely to receive support.

According to a 2014 survey of mental health and wellbeing by the NHS, what percentage of black women had experienced a mental health disorder?

29% of black women had experienced a mental health disorder, a figure higher than any other ethnicity surveyed.

What are individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) at an increased risk of developing?

Individuals who have experienced ACEs are at an increased risk of developing conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and other mental health disorders.

How do anti-psychotic medications function?

By inhibiting the production of dopamine, which, in excess, can resemble the symptoms of schizophrenia.

What does the biopsychosocial model enable professionals to do?

Enables professionals to thoroughly consider all aspects of Jackie's life in order to make well-informed decisions about the most effective treatment.

What do the professional capabilities framework (PCF) and professional standards reinforce?

Reinforce the importance of social workers being anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory, and anti-racist to ensure that service participants feel empowered.

According to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, what right do service participants have?

Service participants have the right to refuse an assessment, provided they are deemed capable of doing so under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

What does a collaborative care plan include?

Details such as the issues at hand, associated risks, personal strengths, steps required for recovery, the responsibilities of each individual involved, and your own perspectives.

What is the aim of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?

Aims to change how a person interprets and evaluates their experiences.

What are the three key columns of the Signs of Safety approach?

What are the concerns, what is working well, and what needs to happen?

What do scaling questions in the Signs of Safety approach allow?

Allows professionals and individuals to evaluate the current situation on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 indicating no worries.

What does the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) serve as?

Serves as the primary legislation that provides support for individuals with mental health needs.

What does the Human Rights Act 1998 delineate?

Delineates every individual's fundamental rights, freedoms, and legal protections.

What does Article 5 of the Human Rights Act pertain to?

The right to liberty and security.

According to Professional Standard 1.6 of Social Work England, what must social workers do?

Advocate for social justice and contribute to addressing and resolving issues related to inequality and inclusivity.

Currently, Jackie's mental health is deteriorating, and she may be using which substance?

May be using alcohol and cannabis as a means of self-medication to counteract the effects of her prescribed antipsychotic medication.

How could substance abuse affect Jackie's ability to make decisions?

Substance abuse could be seen to affect Jackie's ability to make decisions, but this could be a temporary inability to make informed choices rather than a lack of capacity.

Recognizing what approach matters because that prescribed medication may affect individuals differently.

Recognising that a one-size-fits-all approach is not beneficial is essential, as prescribed medication may affect individuals differently.