A 3,500 word critical reflection on a case from your area of work where you were tasked with undertaking an assessment of an individual’s mental health, identifying how you are working at an advanced level (assessing all LO’s) 100% Weighting

Formative assessment/feedback:
On activities providing formative feedback via Blackboard

Approaches to mental health assessment-utilising different models, tools and considering evidence based practice

Assessment as a therapeutic intervention including cognitive behavioural approaches to assessment, formulation and intervention

Single assessment and multi professional, multi agency working
Personal and professional philosophy, including ethical and legal standing

The principles and process of mental health assessment including interviewing and history taking

Contextual issues and a holistic approach in evaluating health
User and carer involvement, negotiation, consent and issues of choice
Pathway for appropriate mental health referral
Physical and biological factors that could impact on an individual’s mental health

Mental health promotion and education
Use of Information technology and record keeping

The module requires participation from students to relate and utilise elements of mental health assessment relevant to the students' own clinical area of work. The module is divided into independent learning and contact time. A range of strategies will be used during the contact time including:

The Guided Independent Study Hours will be supported through on-line activities on Blackboard which will be appropriate to Level 7 Students

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (21 hours)
5 hours Group work and discussion
14 hours Lectures
2 hours Individual and group tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (129 hours)
20 hours Work based investigation
69 hours Reading and Study
40 hours Assignment preparation

Library and learning resources.
Access to pc with Internet facilities
Blackboard

Students will need to be able to work with someone with a Mental Health Issue.

1. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarly scholarship of a range of mental health assessment approaches and propose new hypotheses in the selection of those appropriate to own area of work. (Analysis, Enquiry)

2. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the factors that impact on an individual’s mental health to develop new skills to undertake a mental health assessment in order to advance your role and responsibilities making an appropriate onward referral if required.
(Knowledge and Understanding, Learning)

3. Demonstrate originality and reflexivity in the evaluation of the complex nature of a mental health assessment and employ appropriate decision-making and take personal responsibility in undertaking a mental health assessment. (Application, Problem Solving, Reflection)

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JOHNSTONE, L and Dallos, R. (2014) Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Making Sense of Peoples Problems, Routledge, London.
POOLE,R and HIGGO,P (2017) Psychiatric Interviewing and Assessment, Cambridge University, Cambridge University Press
TRENOWETH,S and MOONE,N (2017) Psychosocial Assessment in Mental Health, Sage, London
WALKER, S. CARPENTER, D. & MIDDLEWICK, Y. (2013) Assessment and decision making in mental health nursing, Learning Matters, London