[What evidence is there of the effectiveness of supported education for people with mental health problems]

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ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore the concept of mental health in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is impact of mental health on people. The research also analyzes many factors of mental health and tries to gauge the impact on work environment.

Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

1.1 Outline of the Study1

1.2 Background of the Research1

1.3 Problem Statement2

1.4 Aims and Objectives of Research2

1.5 Research Questions2

1.6 Dissemination3

1.7 Gantt Chart3

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW4

2.1 Occupational Groups At Risk For Mental Health9

2.2 Work-Related Psychosis10

2.3 Mental States10

2.4 Chemical Factors Related To Work11

2.5 Other Factors11

2.6 Historical Background of Mental Health11

2.7 Policies of Mental Health13

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY16

3.1 Research Design16

3.2 Hand Searching16

3.3 Scanning Reference Lists (Snowballing)17

3.4 Literature Search17

3.5 Databases18

3.6 Key Words Used20

3.7 Criteria for Inclusion and Exclusion20

3.8 Appraisal of the Literature22

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS24

4.1 Occupational PerformanceaAnd Participation24

4.2 Occupation and Operation26

4.3 Occupation and Health Promotion27

4.4 Mental Processes and Mental Health Education30

4.5 The Effectiveness Of Public Education34

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION37

REFERENCES43

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Outline of the Study

This research focuses on the various aspects of mental health and the effect of mental health education on people. The study comprises of the following chapters:

1.Introduction

2.Literature Review

3.Methodology

4.Conclusion

1.2 Background of the Research

According to the Mental Health Foundation (2009) a variety of mental health problems affect one in four people living in United Kingdom (UK) in any one year. However, the majority of them will not be diagnosed with severe and enduring mental health problems. The term mental health problems relates to a range of difficulties which affect an individual's ability to cope with their life, and may vary from anxiety, depression to more psychotic symptoms. The diagnoses of long term, persistent mental health problems include schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, clinical and severe depression. The symptoms of severe and enduring mental health problems can impact upon an individual's personal life, causing poor job or school performance, which is accompanied by significant social and occupational dysfunction (Rethink, 2010). The onset of the mental illness occurs mostly in early adult years, which has enormous impact upon an individual's education. It is very common for these individuals to encounter difficulties in completing high school, which leads to reduced opportunities to enter postsecondary education or employment (Robson et al 2010). Many of these people had a few unsuccessful attempts in entering school or work, which reinforced their low confidence and self esteem still further (Gutman et al, 2009).

Additionally, a lack of understanding and the stigma associated with this are one of the barriers, which people with mental ...