Due Date: Thursday, 24th March 2016 by 23.59 hrs.
Weighting: 40%
Length and/or Format: 1600 words
Purpose:
Learning outcomes This assessment aims to enhance students learning related to contemporary mental health issues including reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and care planning. The essay will provide an opportunity for students to be analytical and synthesize information within the expectations of academic writing. Students will be provided with two contemporary mental health topics with the choice of one to be submitted. The discussion is to be supported with relevant and credible references.
assessed:
1, 2
How to submit: This essay will be submitted electronically into Turnitin via the LEO Communication tile for your campus.
Return of Assignment: The assignment will be returned via the LEO Turnitin tile with a grade and feedback summary.
Assessment Criteria: The assignment will be marked based on the criterion assessment rubric in your unit outline.
Topics: Chose one (1) from the following:
Assessment Task 1
Australian Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) individuals are known to experience rates of mental illness far above the national average, with suicide rates significantly higher in some communities. Discuss the social and cultural factors that are associated with higher rates of mental illness and suicide, and identify one evidence-based strategy to address this.
OR
Refugees are known to experience high rates of mental illness whilst in detention and after settlement. Discuss the social and cultural factors that are associated with higher rates of mental illness, and identify one evidence-based strategy to address this.