Structure for the Essay Introduction: • Clearly identify the mental health condition/diagnosis that you have chosen (e.g. depression etc) • Introduce the key issues you will be discussing in this essay Main body of essay: Identify a Mental Health condition and discuss this in relation to: • Definition of the condition, Diagnostic criteria, Signs and Symptoms. • Epidemiology (causation, prevalence, co-morbidity, prognosis). • Recovery and Prevention. • Treatment and Interventions. • Communication and Professionalism. • The effect of the condition on the individual service user, carer and family. • Link Theory and Clinical practice with Critical analysis. • Show evidence of safe practice through appropriate up to date Research/Policy/Clinical Guidance. Conclusion: Draw together main points from the discussion to demonstrate your understanding of the chosen mental health condition. Referencing: Harvard referencing
