Remember, this is an essay of 1,500-2,000 words, therefore do not use headings apart from your title of essay. The essay is on Understand the meaning of mental health and factors which contribute to mental well-being. Here are the main objectives 1.1 Compare different definitions of mental health. 1.2 Discuss some of the factors which contribute to mental well-being. 2. Know about different forms of mental illness 2.1 Explain the meaning of mental illness 2.2 Differentiate between different categories of mental illness. 2.3 Assess the efficacy of different contemporary treatments used to treat mental disorders. 3. Know about different support services for persons with mental illness in the UK. 3.1 Identify the function of four different support services for persons with mental illness. Here are details of the essay Introduction – Here you are required to set out briefly the objectives of essay in one paragraph, and please do write in the 3rd person. When responding to the assessment criteria, consider the following content: 1.1 - One of the two definitions of mental health you are required to give is the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) definition of mental health, which you must not confuse with WHO’s definition of healthgenerally,althoughyouranalysismayconsideraspectsofthelatterforyourseconddefinitionof mental health, e.g. ‘the absence of disease or disorder’. You may challenge aspects of your given definitions, drawing on models of health for instance such as bio-medical and social models of health. 1.2 - Contributing factors should include three of the following: feeling safe, stable and supportive environment, resilience and problem-solving skills, meaningful activity and roles, access to social networks, spirituality, hopefulness, feeling in control, economic stability, vertical and horizontal social support. 2.1 - The meaning of mental illness should not be confused with definition of mental health. As this criterion is closely related to criterion 1.1, you may decide to complete 2.1 and 2.2 (below) before you proceed to complete 1.2. 2.2 – Select three categories of disorders from the following and demonstrate understanding of the chosen disorders: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, impulse control and addiction, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders. 1 Where an Assessment Criteria is judged to have not been met this will result in a ‘resubmission’ in accordance with the QAA Grade Scheme Regulations (See Section C for guidance on Resubmission of student work). Page 2 2.3 – Treatments should include one of medication or psychosurgery as a form of medical intervention, and one form of therapy for your psychological intervention, thus you can select one of these for your medical intervention: (A) Medication e.g. anxiolytics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants; psychosurgery e.g. cingulotomy or other. Then, Select one of these for your psychological intervention: (B) Psychotherapy e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, psychodynamic, or other forms of therapy you are interested in and will discover from your readings. Considerthestrengthsandweaknessesofthetreatment/therapymethodsyouhavechosen – at least one strength and one weakness for each of the treatment methods you have chosen. 3.1 – For this criterion, summarise the contributions of four support services such as SANE mental health charity, Samaritans, MIND Info Line, ChildLine, Rethink Mental Illness, range of different support groups e.g. PTSD, or other support services you are familiar with. Conclusion - Conclude your essay by summarising key points. Reference List – Organise in alphabetical order and ensure it is compliant with Harvard Referencing System.