Critically reflect on acute mental health risk factors, engagement, observation and interventions

Assessment;

Critical Review

Assessment type;

Essay

Word limit/length; 2000 words

Overview

Risk assessment in mental health settings is one of the most challenging roles of the mental health professional. This assessment is designed to encourage you to explore the most recent evidence that informs best practice in conducting risk assessments in acute mental health .

Learning Outcomes

This assessment task is aligned to the following learning outcomes:

2. Appraise a range of acute care conditions engagement and interventions

3. Appraise a range of complex acute care conditions engagement and interventions

4. Critically reflect on acute mental health risk factors, engagement, observation and interventions

Assignment details; VERY IMPOTANT FOR YOU TO FOLLOW

Write an essay that:

– Provides a brief overview of the type of risk assessments that are necessary to consider in acute mental health

– Critiques the effectiveness or accuracy of available risk assessment tools/methods

– Discusses how the risk assessment process could be improved or optimised, ensuring your arguments are evidence based