Mental Health sheets
The assignment is about 6 sheets. Each study sheet should contain
320 words per sheet
References must be between 2010-2015 APA 13 references
Study sheet 1Rural Mental Health
From Chapter 4 (uploaded) answer the following critical thinking/learning activities.
1. Describe some of the issues for mental health that may be experienced by
rural people.
2. What are the strategies being used to address these issues
3. What are some of the challenges being encountered by Fly-in-fly-out
(FIFO) workers (You may use the following articles as resources)
Pini B. & Mayes R. (2012). Gender emotions and fly-in fly-out
work. Australian Journal of Social Issues the 47(1) 71-86.
Connell J. & Burgess J. (2014). Do holistic human resource management
practices make a difference to fly-in fly-out workers job quality an
exploratory investigation. Australian Bulletin of Labour 40(2) 159-179.
Study sheet 2Guided self-health strategies
Choose only THREE
1. Motivational Interviewing
2. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
3. Case management
4. Psycho-education
5. Sleep hygiene
6. Panic cycle anxiety and depression psycho-education.
In your description give a short introduction the methods used for these
strategies the type of mental health conditions they are applicable for and
effectiveness. To do this look at (pages 347 399-407) and use at least 2 peerreviewed
articles.
Pini B. & Mayes R. (2012). Gender emotions and fly-in fly-out
work. Australian Journal of Social Issues the 47(1) 71-86.
Connell J. & Burgess J. (2014). Do holistic human resource management
practices make a difference to fly-in fly-out workers job quality an
exploratory investigation. Australian Bulletin of Labour 40(2) 159-179.
Self-assessed study sheet 3
Answer the following critical thinking/learning activities
1. Is goodwill sufficient preparation to work in the mental health
workforce
2. What minimal levels of education preparation should be
required for the mental health workforce Identify the
requirements for at least 2 health profession (e.g. mental
health nurse and psychiatrist).
Self-assessed study sheet 4Evidence-based mental health
1. What is Evidence-based Mental Health (EBMH)
2. Give two examples of EBMH e.g. improvements made
Self-assessed study sheet 5Self-help materials
From: Go to http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/freedownloads.htm and
download two of the free worksheets available and then answer the
following;
1. What information did the worksheet provide
2. How could you use this in your practice Give examples
Self-assessed study sheet 6Reflective Practice
(For your own learning only learn about Reflective Practice
here: http://www.brightknowledge.org/knowledgebank/
medicine-and-healthcare/spotlight-on-medicine/what-isreflective-
practice)
Answer the following;
1. Describe an experience event or change in your practice or
practice setting that was significant to you (What happened
What was your role )
2. Based on what you described above what were your strengths
and what were your areas for improvement
3. What input have you received from your peers about your
practice