Assessment 2: Case Study (25%)
Due Date: Week 7
Word Count: 1500 -1700 words
Your primary objective is to view this assessment from the perspective of mental health issues.
CASE STUDY
You are a Homeless Outreach Support worker for TeamHealth
Aboriginal Corporation, working with the Homelessness Outreach Support (HOS) Program that supports those who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, and their families.
You have secured stable accommodation for your clients, and you now must assist and support them to access mainstream agencies to address mental health issues.
You have been allocated a family that consists of a mother (Rowanna), son (Danian), and daughter (Alinta). The mother has been a survivor of domestic violence, experienced from her partner for the last five years. She states she has now left this partner but is reluctant to discuss this due to stigma and shame. Rowanna presents as highly anxious, tells you she has trouble sleeping and has recurring nightmares due to the violence she was subjected to. Alinta (12yrs old) has been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, is withdrawn and does not seem to be coping well. Danian is unable to sit still, especially in calm or quiet surroundings and constantly fidgeting. He is unable to concentrate on tasks, has excessive physical movement, excessive talking, interrupts constantly and acts without thinking. Rowanna said she believes her son has ADHD. All three family members look tired and undernourished.
This research assignment has three parts:
Part 1 – Read the case study and outline the following.
• How does Colonisation impact Indigenous Australians (including the Stolen Generation)?
• Why is it important to understand Indigenous Australian culture when working with consumers?
• What are the risk and protective factors for Aboriginal mental health?
Part 2 – Research
• Apply critical thinking and judgement in identifying appropriate help andsupports suitable for Rowanna, Danian and Alintas’ needs.
• Name the supports and interventions that you will use and explain yourchoices.
Part 3 – Critical Reflection
It has now been three weeks since you first met your clients.
• Critically reflect and evaluate on the decisions that you have made including the organisation/s and resources you chose to support your clients’ needs.
The format and content of your report will be discussed in greater detail during tutorials.
Your report should include at least 8 PEER reviewed (scholarly) journal articles.In addition to any textbook references and other government articles.
You must use APA 7 referencing