Case study For this assignment each student will choose one of the three (3) case studies provided in Additional Files. Students must reflect on the case study information and identify the knowledge...

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Case study For this assignment each student will choose one of the three (3) case studies provided in Additional Files. Students must reflect on the case study information and identify the knowledge and skills they would need in order to provide health care to that person. Each student will be required to include rationale for choices, connection between mental and physical health and why the chosen interventions are appropriate, considering implications for contemporary practice. · Tom – altered perception · Mary – altered mood · Georgia – anxiety Develop a discussion focusing on the chosen person in the case study. You are required to explore and critically analyse the information provided in the case study materials and address the following discussion points, linking them specifically to the chosen person: 1. A sound understanding of mental health and mental illness. 2. The nexus/relationship between mental health and physical health. 3. A comprehensive understanding of personal recovery and what this means for the person in the chosen case study. 4. Recognising and responding to the mental health needs of the identified person - what does the literature tell you about best treatments for someone with these symptoms? 5. What are the  implications for the practice of health professionals (when working with someone with this illness). Ensure all arguments and opinions are supported by relevant literature (not simply publicly available websites). Referencing and in-text referencing is expected from all students. Mary Altered Mood Case Study Background : Mary is a 41 year old woman who lives with her husband and three children aged 17, 14 and 10 years. Mary holds down a responsible position in a large organisation and loves the work she does. Her husband is supportive and they have been married for 18 years. Mary describes moments of despair where she is tearful and has little or no energy to move from her bed. She believes she is a burden to her family. At these times, she lacks motivation to complete simple activities such as eating and dressing. In the past, Mary has always looked smart and ensured she showered on a daily basis yet over the last month Mary’s family have noticed that she sits in her dressing gown for long periods of time and her personal hygiene has deteriorated. She is currently on sick leave from work. Mary’s husband reports that Mary often talks of feeling worthless and hopeless and has made comments in the past that she can’t see how she will manage to get through another day. These appear to be occurring more frequently. The husband also reports that Mary is having difficulty sleeping and is often found awake staring at the window in the early hours of the morning. The family is very concerned about Mary’s health because she has had a previous admission to hospital for depression. However, they are reluctant to have her admitted to hospital against her wishes as she says there is nothing wrong with her and she doesn’t want to trouble anyone for help. Relevant Information • Lives with her husband and 3 children ( John 17; Philip 14 and Sarah 10) • Married 18 years. Husband supportive. • Works for a large organisation as an accounts manager. • Belongs to the local church and attends weekly. • Physically well with no known medical history. • Diagnosed with clinical depression at the age of 39. Hospitalised for 5 weeks but has had no further admissions. • In the past has taken Citalopram (an antidepressant) but hasn’t taken it for over 12 months since she felt it was no longer needed. • Appropriate developmental milestones achieved. • No alcohol, smoking or drug history. • Care is self-managed in collaboration with her GP. • Mary’s mother has lived with depression for 35 years. Mary Altered Mood Case Study Background : Relevant Information