Identify a fictional or actual individual with whom you have developed a professional rapport, and review the past, present and future care and treatment in relation to the care environment (Elderly people – care at home or care home settings – Dementia). This case study should be sensitive to confidentiality and written in a way that does not lead directly to any actual persons involved.
Following points should be included in your report and applied to your identified individual (elderly people – dementia):
Clear definition of mental health and wellbeing and explanation of the illness affecting the individual.
Describe at least two perceptions of mental health issues and explain how these affect the individual (Labelling, Stigma, Stereotyping etc.)
Identify and discuss at least one theory of mental health that exist and the impact on the individual (Social Learning Theory Bandura, Skinner – Operant Conditioning, Beck – Cognitive theory, Seligman – Learned Helplessness, Rogers – Humanistic Approaches)
Explain and contrast the different models/approaches to mental ill health in relation to the individual (Medical and Moral Models)
Discuss how mental health problems have an effect on the individual’s normal functioning within society.
Outline and develop the factors which cause or have the potential to lead to the deterioration of mental health and wellbeing of the individual.
This should include at least one example from each group of factors: social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual.
