Answer this question .

1.List three myths and three facts about mental health illnesses here in Australia NSW

: Myths and facts

Myths	Facts

2..Explain how attitudes to mental health and working with people with mental health illness have changed over time. Use an example as part of your response (30-60 words).

3..Explain how society's views of mental health and approaches to working with people have changed over time. Use an example as part of your response (30-60 words).

4..Explain how government policies and initiatives affect the mental health sector. Use an example as part of your response (30-60 words).

5.Explain how the current economic situation relates to and affects the mental health sector and the subsequent impact it has on people. Use an example as part of your response here in Australia (30-60 words).

6. Multiple Choice :

1.Which of the following two are existing services a person could access to address their needs and rights?

A. A GP to assess and to prepare a Mental Health Plan to address needs and facilitate appropriate treatment and support to ensure a person's rights are met

B.T he internet, national helplines, and websites to get information about services

C. An Advocacy support service that provides support and empowerment to people to help them deal with issues such as their rights being breached

D. Other people who also have unmet needs and have had their rights breached to exchange stories and ideas

2.Which of the two following is an appropriate response to changes in a person's mental health, mental distress and/or crisis?

A. Ensure the person is as safe as possible from immediate harm or self-harm, reassure them that support is available, call an ambulance if necessary. Stay calm yourself.

B. Document the changes and organize for their plan to be reviewed.

C. Check to see if there is a full moon as this will explain the changes in mental health.

D. If appropriate for long term support, refer the person to another service that provides more specialized support for the person.

3.When might you refer a person to another health or professional service? Choose two answers.

A .If your level of expertise has been reached, and you are no longer able to provide the services the person requires

B. The person has requested to be referred to another service or worker.

C. When you don't agree with the person's life choices

D. When the person has made a complaint about the waiting times

4.Select the statement that does not contain possible impacts of prejudice and discrimination.

A. Bullying, physical violence or harassment

B. Feelings of shame, hopelessness, and isolation

C. More opportunities for employment or social interaction

Reluctance to ask for help or to get treatment

5.Which of the following are key issues facing people with mental illness? Choose two.

A. People with mental illnesses face negative attitudes, including prejudice and discrimination that are usually based on stereotypes

People with mental illnesses can face a lack of understanding by family, friends, or others. Some people believe that people mental illnesses will never overcome their illness or be able to contribute to society.

C. Lack of legislation, policies, and procedures around recovery-oriented practices

Concern for their support workers who are underpaid.

6.Which of the following demonstrateshow your own attitude can have a positive impact when working with people with a mental illness?

A. Recognizing that every person is the expert in their own lives and never judging a person's lifestyle choices even if they conflict with our own values will have a positive impact. Imposing our own values can have a negative impact on a person's recovery

B. Your own attitudes should always be a priority when working with a person with a mental illness; after all, you are the expert in the field. Letting the client know exactly what your beliefs are will impact positively.

C. You should not have your own point of view about approaches used when working with people with a mental illness. A worker's opinion should never be voiced to colleagues or clients.

D. Your attitude will determine the approach you take with a person and whether you can influence them using a recovery-oriented approach.