Recommend a reform to the Australian Mental Health System
This assessment task provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon any aspect of the Australian Mental Health System and recommend a reform which will improve the health and wellbeing of people with or at risk of mental health problems. You may imagine you are on the hustings, addressing policy makers and attempting to spruik / sell your idea.
In 500 words (or less) describe and reference a component of the mental health system which requires improvement and the relevant policy or legislative framework which underpins this component (State, Federal or Professional). Outline what needs to improve and why. Provide a recommendation to policy and describe the anticipated improvement in outcomes should the reform be implemented.
One may focus on particular at risk or vulnerable groups e.g. indigenous people, refugees, youth prisoners; Particular types of services e.g. inpatient treatment, community mental health, primary care, school based services; Or responses to particular issues e.g. methamphetamine use, youth in custody etc.
