NUM2410 Mental Health and Wellbeing- cultural and social sensitivities

Task: You will choose and write an essay exploring a contemporary (current) practice topic that impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of service users (consumers/clients/patients). Using a recovery focused approach you will consider strategies that could be used to work collaboratively with the person, their families and carers while respecting cultural and social sensitivities.

Details:

• You should provide an introduction to your chosen contemporary practice topic including how/why your topic is relevant from a global perspective.

• Summarise why it is important for nurses and/or midwives to have an understanding of your chosen topic.

• Why is your chosen topic important from the perspective of service users, their families and carers?

• What strategies are available to support the person, their families and carers?

• How can a recovery orientated approach be used to help the nurse and/or midwife work collaboratively with the person, their families and carers while respecting cultural and social needs?

• You should conclude your essay by identifying what you have learnt and how you will practice differently in the future as a result of your learning from completing this essay.

1 Demonstrate the mental health strategies required to manage a range of theoretical and clinical situations for clients experiencing mental illness

2. Describe the recovery orientated approach to working with people with a mental health condition, their families and carers

3. Discuss the importance of cultural and social sensitivities from a global perspective in relation to mental health issues