Assignment task: Mental Health System in Australia
Q1. How have attitudes and approaches to working with people with mental illness changed over the past 50 years? If possible, provide an example.
Q2. How have society's views of mental health changed?
Q3. Explain a Government policy or initiative which has had an effect on the mental health system.
Q4. How does economics impact this sector? What affect does this have on people with mental health issues? If possible, provide an example.
Q5. What is the impact that prejudice, myths and stigmas can have on an individual struggling with mental illness? Provide an example of a myth in your response.