Description
An essay (4000 words) (100% of grade). A written critical analysis of a case scenario identified in practice, exploring the biopsychosocial determinants of ill health and a critical appraisal of actual or proposed biopsychosocial interventions within the context of contemporary clinical care.
Summative assignment – 4,000-word essay.
• Give a brief introduction outlining what you intend to do in the assignment.
• Describe the person, the service, and the nature of your involvement with them.
• Contextualise the service with reference to contemporary mental health policy.
• Identify and analyse the biopsychosocial factors which have contributed to the development and maintenance of the person’s mental disorder and account for their physical health status.
• Describe and analyse the process of prioritising health and well-being needs using relevant assessment tools and showing awareness of relevant psychological theory.
• Critically appraise your interventions with reference to a contemporary evidence base and analyse their effectiveness in the promotion of health and wellbeing.
• Provide a brief conclusion, summarising the main points of the assignment
