1. Written assignment for Mental Health Skills for Non-Mental Health Professionals April – May 2015 Roman Duncko

2. case study and discussion 1500-2500 words based on a real patient symptoms/problems covered in course

3. Case study (1000 words) – Patient presentation: history and mental state Discussion (1000 words) – Presentation, assessment and management referenced to literature

4. Identify a case early Discuss with tutors during the course

5. Date for handing in: June 19, 2015

6. Evaluation Case study Description of the circumstances (context) of presentation Description of the symptoms presented by the patient Description of the mental state Other information gathered about the case including from family/GP/other agencies

7. Evaluation Discussion Mental health diagnosis and formulation Relationship between mental health diagnosis and physical health problems Appropriate assessment strategy Management plan

8. Evaluation All students – written feedback Level 7 students – marked – Distinction (70% and over) – Merit (60-69%) – Pass (50-59%) – Resubmission (<50%)

9. Distinction (70% and over) Advanced and comprehensive assignment Comprehensive case description including all of the information necessary to provide an accurate diagnosis and formulation including most likely and alternative diagnoses Excellent understanding of the condition(s) presented and the biological, psychological and social context Clear plan for assessment using appropriate assessment tools Clear and detailed management plan using the available research evidence and published clinical guidelines Excellent presentation with clear and succinct information and readable style

10. Merit (60-69%) Thorough assignment Good case description including the majority of the information necessary to provide an accurate diagnosis and formulation Good understanding of the condition(s) presented with some understanding of the biological, psychological and social context Clear plan for assessment Management plan with some reference to the available research evidence and published clinical guidelines Good presentation with clear information and readable style

11. Pass (50-59%) Satisfactory assignment Case description covering the key information to provide a diagnosis Understanding of the condition presented with some understanding of the context Plan for assessment Management plan presented with reference to clinical guidelines Satisfactory presentation of information

12. Resubmission (<50%) Insufficient or inaccurate information presented such that accurate diagnosis and formulation not possible Important omissions or mistakes Unsatisfactory discussion of assessment and management Unsatisfactory presentation style

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