Work Effectively with in Mental Health 21503

ASSIGNMENT consort effectively in psychogenic Health CHCMH301A 21503A STUDENTS ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PART B. PART B. inseparable Knowledge Case Study lee(prenominal) 1. What are some of the stigmas surrounding mental illness? scratch is when someone judges you based on a personal trait. Unfortunately this is a common give for people who have a mental health condition. Stigma may be obvious and direct, such(prenominal) as someone making a negative comment about your mental illness or treatment. Or it may be subtle, such as someone assuming you could be unstable, violent and dangerous. slightly of the issues facing those suffering mental illness may include Discrimination at school or work Difficulty finding work Bullying, physical violence or harassment The belief that you will never succeed at certain things, or that you cant improve your short letter 2. Mental illness is a form of disability. What does this mean in terms of legislation and standards of practice for p eople who go across mental illness? This means people who are suffering from mental illness are defend from direct or indirect discrimination based on disability. They are protected under a number of Acts. It also ensures they have access to, and are offered ital operate and run on. 3. How can the recovery model be applied to lee sides situation? It is essential to involve Lee in the development of a recovery computer program to suit him and his situation, as well as the relationships in his life. The program you develop should be person-centred, and deferent of Lees lifestyle choices, preferences, goals, rights and responsibilities. Support and services for Lee, such as Social interaction Employment, training, learning new skills Peer support groups & Education regarding Mental illness, Body dysmorphic disorder, Would all be near to him, only if he must be interested and willing to participate. . What rights and responsibilities will Lee have as a client of the mental hea lth service? Lee has the right to *Accurate and easy-to-understand entropy * unsex decisions when possible *Relevant services (have access to) *Confidentiality *Complain and appeal *Be free from discrimination, to be hardened with respect and as an individual Lees responsibilities include *Participation in his recovery program planning *Informing his support group *Actively participating in the services, programs he has agreed to bear upon in *Seek help if he is feeling out of control, discriminated against, or fearful of a situation 5.What rights and responsibilities will Barbara have as Lees carer? Will Barbara have access to Lees personal and health information once he becomes 18 years old? As Lees carer, Barbara has a right to *Current and accurate information *Advocate for Lee if she needs to *Be treated with respect and non-discrimination *Participate in the program planning process *Complain and appeal *Confidentiality Barbara has a responsibility to *Advocate for Lee if n eeded *Share vital information with the care team *Work with others to help Lee succeed in the program *Respect Lees decisions *Care for Lee without discrimination Be aware of the Legislation surrounding caring for the mentally ill *Identify and reply to Lees risk of self-harm Barbara must obtain Lees permission to access his information once he turns 18 years old. 6. What action could be taken if Lee does not watch over with his medication regimen or continues to be violent? Lee could be admitted to hospital for medical treatment, or into a facility that specialises in Mental Illness. This is not only to protect him, but also those he lives with, as everyone has a right to be safe. 7. Lees father, Frank, is not coping with Lees disclosure of his homosexuality.Frank feels that Lee may be confused and not have sufficient noesis or experience to be sure of his sexual preference. He would like Lee to receive advise to help sort this problem out. What advice would you give Frank? Yo u must remember to be respectful of Franks opinion and views. I would offer Frank information on homosexuality so he may better understand his sons sexual preference and also put forward joining a support group. Frank cannot be told how to feel about his sons sexuality, but giving him information may help him to understand and accept it more easily. . What other support and services are available to support Lee to live independently in the community if he chooses to founder the family home at some stage? *Housing assistance *Income support services *Community support groups *Education, training and employment services *Transport services REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY Aspire Training and Consulting Cengage Education PTY LTD 2010 www. health. qld. gov. au/mentalhealth www. wikipedia. org/bodydysmorphicdisorder www. au. reachout. com www. communities. qld. gov. au/supportservices