The debate about linking theory to practice and the potential it has to influence mental health demonstrates that without a working understanding and knowledge of social work theories such as Erikson’s stages of development, it is difficult to gain a proper comprehension of a situation. Learning the foundation theoretical part of human development supports the understanding of the bigger picture of not just the “what” and “who”, but most significantly the “why” individuals do what they do. If a worker, not only in the area of mental health but also in any area of that matter does not have a good understanding of these theories and the concept of them. It may lead them to the wrong approach when working with clients suffering from mental health
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It has been agreed that social relations are of a constructive role in keeping the maintenance of a good psychological well-being (Kawachi & Berkman, 2001). According to Kawachi and Berkamn (2001) there a four sets of perceptiveness that emerges from the literature on social relations and the outcomes of mental health. The first is the pathways in which social supports and social networks influence mental health, which is usually described in two alternative models. These are the main effect model and the stress-buffering model. The second set of insight is the ‘protective effects’ of the social relation on mental health, which are not similar throughout the groups in society. An example of this would be gender differences in helping derived from social network involvement, which can partially account for higher occurrence of psychological distress. The third one is to do with the egocentric networks, which are integrated within a wider structure of social relationships. The concept of ‘social capital’ comprises of the individual social ties within the broader social structure. And lastly, notwithstanding some of the achievements stated in social support interventions to enrich mental health. There is further work required to strengthen our understanding of the timing, dose and design of the intervention, which work, also including the …show more content…
Most of which is exterior to social work. This includes an effort in the direction of an evidence- based policy, which is guided by dominant mental health professionals such as psychologist and psychiatrist. There have been some tentative steps designed to promote social inclusion, however there are policies which incorporate the values of social work that are yet to be supported by the profession. It is supposed that social work in mental health services have been designed by the evidential world of psychology and psychiatry. Social workers are trained is in a manner in which they are able to deliver the core ‘control’ purposes under mental health law and assist the service users to be able to have their own say in their treatment and care. Mental health policy has influenced on contemporary Australian social work by demonstrating the importance of the role social workers fulfill in working with people with mental health problems (Davies, 2012). To date, there are three main approaches, which have been used in order to improve mental health. The first on is the public mental health approach. This particular approach focuses on a combination of treatment and prevention of the key sets of mental disorder. The second is the human rights approach; this highlights the
It has been agreed that social relations are of a constructive role in keeping the maintenance of a good psychological well-being (Kawachi & Berkman, 2001). According to Kawachi and Berkamn (2001) there a four sets of perceptiveness that emerges from the literature on social relations and the outcomes of mental health. The first is the pathways in which social supports and social networks influence mental health, which is usually described in two alternative models. These are the main effect model and the stress-buffering model. The second set of insight is the ‘protective effects’ of the social relation on mental health, which are not similar throughout the groups in society. An example of this would be gender differences in helping derived from social network involvement, which can partially account for higher occurrence of psychological distress. The third one is to do with the egocentric networks, which are integrated within a wider structure of social relationships. The concept of ‘social capital’ comprises of the individual social ties within the broader social structure. And lastly, notwithstanding some of the achievements stated in social support interventions to enrich mental health. There is further work required to strengthen our understanding of the timing, dose and design of the intervention, which work, also including the …show more content…
Most of which is exterior to social work. This includes an effort in the direction of an evidence- based policy, which is guided by dominant mental health professionals such as psychologist and psychiatrist. There have been some tentative steps designed to promote social inclusion, however there are policies which incorporate the values of social work that are yet to be supported by the profession. It is supposed that social work in mental health services have been designed by the evidential world of psychology and psychiatry. Social workers are trained is in a manner in which they are able to deliver the core ‘control’ purposes under mental health law and assist the service users to be able to have their own say in their treatment and care. Mental health policy has influenced on contemporary Australian social work by demonstrating the importance of the role social workers fulfill in working with people with mental health problems (Davies, 2012). To date, there are three main approaches, which have been used in order to improve mental health. The first on is the public mental health approach. This particular approach focuses on a combination of treatment and prevention of the key sets of mental disorder. The second is the human rights approach; this highlights the