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You are required to produce a journal article that demonstrates your understanding of mental health and ill health. Your article should focus on individuals with Schizophrenia.

The journal article must include the following sections.

SECTION 1

Provide an explanation of the significance of societal, cultural, and subcultural differences in the determination of a range of behaviours experienced by individuals suffering from mental ill health with reference to:

a) Labelling/ prejudice/ stigma
b) Implications for treatment
c) Ethical issues.

SECTION 2

You need to explain the following:

The possible contribution of genetic factors for Schizophrenia.The possible contribution of neurochemical factors for Schizophrenia.The possible contribution of social factors for Schizophrenia.The possible contribution of environmental factors for Schizophrenia.

SECTION 3

Provide an evaluation of different types of therapies, treatments, and care for Schizophrenia.

Guidance

For guidance about layout, structure and style of writing used for journal article you should refer to the study materials in the ‘Academic Writing Skills’ unit.

You will need to use images within your journal article to support your written commentary.

Remember to include the following in your assignment: –

A name for your journal articleRelevant subheadingsImages that support your written commentaryWrite your article in two columns

All sources used within the journal article, including any images or diagrams, must be cited and referenced accordingly. You must submit a references list and bibliography with your journal article.

The journal article should be a maximum of 2,000 words

Grade Descriptor

Indicative Content for Merit

Indicative Content for Distinction

 

Understanding of the subject

The student, student’s work or performance demonstrates a very good grasp of the relevant knowledge base.

The student, student’s work or performance demonstrates an excellent grasp of the relevant knowledge base.

Application of knowledge

The student, student’s work or performance makes use of relevant concepts and perspectives, has breadth or depth that goes beyond the minimum required to Pass, and has very good levels of insight and analysis.

 

The student, student’s work or performance makes use of relevant concepts and perspectives, has breadth and depth, and has excellent levels of insight and analysis.

Use of information

The student, student’s work or performance identifies new information from sources which are generally appropriate.

The student, student’s work or performance identifies new information from sources which are consistently appropriate.

 

Communication and presentation

 

The student, student’s work or performance shows very good command of format, structure, language (including technical or specialist language), spelling, punctuation and referencing.

The student, student’s work or performance shows excellent command of format, structure, language (including technical or specialist language), spelling, punctuation and referencing.

Quality

The student, student’s work or performance taken as a whole demonstrates a very good response to the demands of the brief/assignment.

The student, student’s work or performance taken as a whole demonstrates an excellent response to the demands of the brief/assignment.

Example

Journal Article: Understanding Mental Health and Ill Health in Individuals with Schizophrenia

SECTION 1: Societal, Cultural, and Subcultural Differences in the Determination of Behaviours Experienced by Individuals with Mental Ill Health

Mental health conditions such as schizophrenia are often shaped and influenced by the societal, cultural, and subcultural environments in which individuals live. These factors play a significant role in how behaviours associated with mental ill health are perceived and addressed. In this section, we will explore the impact of labelling, prejudice, and stigma, the implications for treatment, and the ethical issues related to mental health and schizophrenia.

a) Labelling, Prejudice, and Stigma

Labelling individuals with schizophrenia can have profound implications, often leading to negative societal attitudes. Schizophrenia is commonly misunderstood, with people associating it with violence or unpredictability. As a result, individuals with this condition are often subjected to prejudice and social exclusion.

The act of labelling someone with a mental health diagnosis can reinforce societal stereotypes. Terms such as “schizo” or “crazy” are pejorative labels that marginalise people living with schizophrenia, reducing them to their condition rather than acknowledging their individuality. This stigmatisation can affect many aspects of their lives, including employment opportunities, housing, and social relationships.

Cultural and subcultural perspectives also influence how schizophrenia is perceived. For instance, in some cultures, mental illness may be viewed as a form of spiritual punishment or possession, leading to additional layers of stigma and misunderstanding. Within subcultures, such as certain religious or ethnic communities, mental illness may be viewed as taboo, further exacerbating feelings of isolation and shame for those affected.

Continued…

 

Unit 13: Mental Health and Coping Strategies focuses on understanding the complexities of mental health and the ways individuals manage stress and mental health challenges in daily life. The unit delves into the distinctions between mental health and mental illness, examining how these conditions affect people on a personal and social level. Key mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress are explored in depth, with attention given to their causes, symptoms, and long-term effects. A significant portion of the unit is dedicated to identifying and analysing various coping strategies. It considers both positive coping mechanisms, like mindfulness, exercise, and therapeutic interventions, as well as negative ones, such as substance abuse and avoidance, which can exacerbate mental health issues. The unit encourages the development of resilience through healthier coping methods and highlights the importance of adaptability in overcoming mental health challenges.

Scenario

You are working as the Junior Business Development Manager at Sam`s Chicken, British Fast Food retail chain. Sam’s Chicken started its operation in 1990, with its first restaurant opened in Wealdstone, Harrow.

It has expanded to 15 outlets nationwide, though its main presence is in London. Sam`s Chicken offers a variety of chicken-based menu items, including wings, drumsticks, and fillets, as well as sides such as fries, onion rings, and coleslaw. The chain`s menu also includes burgers, wraps, and salads for customers looking for alternative options.

Sam’s chicken would like to expand further. Asia and Africa are attractive markets for fried chicken. As the Junior Business Development Manager at Sam’s Chicken, you are required to examine the growth opportunities for Sam’s Chicken in any one of the Asian or African countries of your choice. You are asked to research and present a report.

Linking competitive advantage with opportunities for growth, analyse the key factors that Sam Chicken should consider. Evaluate these opportunities by applying Ansoff’s Matrix or Porters.

Using Pestle analysis AND the Product life cycle, critically evaluate the opportunities for growth to establish an understanding of the competitive advantage at Sam’s Chicken. You should justify at least 2 options and pathways each with identified risks and how they can be mitigated (Benefits and Drawbacks).

Critically evaluate at least three potential sources of funding available to Sam’s Chicken e.g., venture capital, angel investors, and Loans and provide advantages and disadvantages linked to each source. Present a justified argument for the recommended source(s) stating how Sam’s Chicken would benefit from it.

Develop a comprehensive and in-depth business plan for growth and investment, setting out strategic objectives and strategies to meet Sam’s Chicken stakeholder needs and expectations.

Business owners need to have plans on how to exit the business if the strategic situation arises. Provide a critical evaluation of possible exit or succession options for Sam’s Chicken, with justified recommendations to support effective exit or succession. You should assess and compare the benefits, and drawbacks of the exit or succession i.e., selling or floating the business, valuing, going into administration, or declaring bankruptcy.

Assignment Guidelines

a) Submit a soft copy to Turnitin on the submission date. Use a normal script with a proper font size of 12.

b) Attach the front sheet of this assignment brief to your work for assignment submission with signatures on the statement of authenticity.

c) Assignments submitted after the deadline will not be accepted unless the Extenuating Circumstances Form is submitted with third-party evidence.

d) Collusion and Plagiarism must be avoided. Collusion and Plagiarism must be avoided. (For further details please refer to Academic Misconduct Policy and Procedure, Plagiarism Handbook, all available on Moodle)

e) Start each answer on a new page and pages should be numbered. Highlight each question clearly.

f) Include a Bibliography at the end of the assignment and use the Harvard referencing system.

g) All work should be comprehensively referenced, and all sources must be fully. acknowledged, such as books and journals, websites (include the date of visit) etc.

h) To pass you need to address all the LOs and meet all the Pass (Ps) criteria within the LO.

i) To get merit, you need to address the characteristics of Pass and achieve M1, M2, M3 and M4

j) To get a distinction, you need to address the characteristics of Pass, Merit and achieve D1-4.

Recommended Resources

Textbooks

JOHNSON, G. et al (2019) Exploring Strategy: Text and Cases.12th Ed Harlow: Pearson.

KIM, W. C. and MAUBORGNE, R. (2015) Blue Ocean Strategy. Expanded Ed.

Boston: Harvard Business Review Press.

ROTHAERMEL, F. (2018) Strategic Management. 4th Ed. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill.

Websites

www.businessballs.com

Business Balls

Strategy and innovation

(General reference)

www.businesscasetudies.co.uk

Business Case Studies

Case studies

Strategy

(Resources)

www.corporatefinanceinstitute.com Corporate Finance Institute

Resources

Knowledge

Strategy

(General reference)

www.strategy-business.com Strategy and Business

Strategy

(General reference)

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Pass

Merit

Distinction

LO1 Analyse the key factors that SMEs should consider when evaluating growth opportunities

D1 Justify specific options and pathways for growth, taking into account the risks of each option and how they can be mitigated.

D2 Devise potential sources of funding, with a justified argument for the adoption of a particular source or combination of sources, based on organisational needs.

D3 Present a coherent and in-depth business plan that demonstrates. knowledge and understanding of how to formulate, apply and achieve business. objectives successfully.

D4 Provide a critical evaluation of exit or succession options for a small business, with justified recommendations to support effective exit or succession.

P1 Analyse key considerations for evaluating growth opportunities in an organisational context.

P2 Evaluate the opportunities for growth, applying an appropriate management tool.

M1 Critically evaluate the options for growth, using a range of analytical frameworks to demonstrate the understanding of competitive advantage in an organisational context.

LO2 Assess the various methods through which organisations access funding and when to use. different types of funding.

P3 Assess the potential sources of funding available to businesses, in given organisational contexts, addressing the benefits and drawbacks of each source.

M2 Critically evaluate potential sources of funding for the adoption of an appropriate source/s of funding for a given organisational context.

LO3 Develop a business plan to communicate a growth strategy in a business to the relevant stakeholders

P4 Design a business plan for organisational growth that includes financial information and strategic objectives for a business.

M3 Develop an appropriate and detailed business plan for growth and securing investment, setting out strategic objectives and strategies to meet stakeholder needs and expectations.

LO4 Assess the various ways that a small business. the owner can exit the business and the implications of each option.

P5 Assess exit or succession options for a small business, addressing the benefits and drawbacks of each option.

M4 Compare exit or succession options for a small business to make valid recommendations

Week 9 Assignment: Presentation

Overview

For this final assignment, you will prepare a brief paper detailing the steps undertaken to complete a presentation that disseminates information you assembled for the proposal. The paper will describe a target audience for the presentation, research supporting the decision, and choices made when determining the information to include in the presentation.

You will also create the presentation in PowerPoint. Include a project introduction that presents an existing change opportunity and the desired state after improvement and its relevance to social work, as well as explaining how the project addresses quality improvement and social welfare policy leadership in the 21st century. It will explain specific discriminatory issues in the selected policy or program, and provide relevant, real-world examples. In addition, it will describe a specific population or subgroup (demographic distinctions, how many) impacted by the selected public policy, and provide relevant, real-world examples that demonstrate the impacts of the policy. Next, you will create a detailed plan for enacting change to address discrimination in the selected policy or program, including steps for implementation, a budget, and specific sources for funding. Finally, you will explain how the plan to change the policy or program will be evaluated, including the data necessary for the evaluation and an explanation for how the evaluation data will be collected and managed to maintain ethical integrity. Remember to support all main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence.

Note: You only need to create a PowerPoint presentation. You are not required to perform or record the presentation.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors:

EPAS Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.C1.GP.B: Demonstrate professional behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and electronic communication.Related Assignment Criterion:Describe at least two of the steps to prepare for the presentation.EPAS Competency 2: Advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.C2.GP.A: Advocate for human rights at the individual, family, group, organizational, and community system levels.Related Assignment Criterion:Explain a detailed plan for enacting change to address discrimination in the selected policy or program.EPAS Competency 5: Engage in policy practiceC5.GP.A: Use social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses to assess how social welfare policies affect the delivery of and access to social services.Related Assignment Criteria:Provide a project introduction that presents an existing change opportunity and the desired state after improvement, and its relevance to a specific impacted population and other stakeholders.Explain specific discriminatory issues in a given policy or program.Describe a specific population or subgroup (demographic distinctions, how many) impacted by the selected public policy.C5.GP.B: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.Related Assignment Criterion:Explain how the plan to change the policy or program will be evaluated.

Instructions

For this assignment:

In a 2–3 page paper:Describe at least three of the steps to prepare for the presentation.Provide a project introduction that presents an existing change opportunity and the desired state after improvement, and its relevance to social work, as well as explaining how the project addresses quality improvement and social welfare policy leadership in the 21st century.In a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation (with presenter notes):Explain specific discriminatory issues in a given policy or program.Provide relevant, real-world examples.Describe a specific population or subgroup (demographic distinctions, how many) impacted by the selected public policy.Provide relevant, real-world examples that demonstrate the impacts of the policy.Explain a detailed plan for enacting change to address discrimination in the selected policy or program.Include steps for implementation, a budget, and specific sources for funding.Explain how the plan to change the policy or program will be evaluated, including the data necessary for the evaluation.Explain how the evaluation data will be collected and managed to maintain ethical integrity.Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence.Synthesize evidence to demonstrate its importance to your discussion or argument.Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.Demonstrate correct stylistic conventions, document structure, and source attributions.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment is expected to meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.Resources: A minimum six resources.Length of paper: 2–3 double-spaced pages (not including reference list).Paper font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.Length of presentation: 10 slides with presenter notes.Presentation font size: Minimum 24 point for clear visibility.Due date: Assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom no later than 11:59 p.m. CST Sunday of this week.

View the Presentation rubric to ensure you fulfill all grading criteria.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1: Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics within the profession as appropriate to the context. (C1.GP.A)Describe at least two of the steps to prepare for the presentation. (C1.GP.B)Competency 2: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. (C5.GP.B)Explain how the plan to change the policy or program will be evaluated. (C5.GP.B)Competency 3: Use social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses to assess how social welfare policies affect the delivery of and access to social services. (C5.GP.A)Provide a project introduction that presents an existing change opportunity and the desired state after improvement, and its relevance to a specific impacted population and other stakeholders. (C5.GP.A)Explain specific discriminatory issues in a given policy or program. (C5.GP.A)Describe a specific population or subgroup (demographic distinctions, how many) impacted by the selected public policy. (C5.GP.A)Competency 4: Advocate for human rights at the individual, family, group, organizational, and community system levels. (C2.GP.A)Explain a detailed plan for enacting change to address discrimination in the selected policy or program. (C2.GP.A)Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.View RubricWeek 9 Assignment: PresentationSupport main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.Apply APA style and formatting to the presentation.

Week 2 Assignment: Population Selection

Instructions

In this assignment, you will select a cultural group outside your own and that you currently interact with or will likely interact with in your social work practice. You will begin by simply describing your chosen population and justifying your choice. In addition, you will discuss and reflect on your own cultural competencies.

You already chose a group to study and discuss in your collaborative presentation in Week 3. The group you choose to study for this assignment should be a different one. Please note the following:

The group you choose for this assignment must not be a group with which you identify.Example: If you identify as Latino, you must choose a group other than Latinos to research for this assignment.The group you choose for this assignment must be different from the group you chose for the collaborative presentation.Example: If you researched Asian Americans for the presentation, you must choose a group other than Asian Americans to research for this assignment.

Choose a cultural group of which you are not a part and that you currently or will likely interact with in your social work practice. Then, complete the following in your chosen format: a 2–3 page paper, a 4–6 minute video discussion on your population selection (maximum 10 minutes), or an audio file (maximum 5 minutes).

Identify and describe a cultural group of which you are not a part.Identify your current interaction with that group.Identify your current level of knowledge about that group and how it relates to your work.Justify the selection of this group and the implications for your practice.Why did you choose this population?What implications do you foresee for your area and field of practice or for the population?Analyze differentiation in diversity for the selected population.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment is expected to meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. Express ideas clearly, employing correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style. Written submissions should include a cover page and references page. Video or audio submissions should include an attached document with references. See the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for guidance.Resources: A minimum of three scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past 5 years.Length of assignment: A 2–3 page paper, a 4–6 minute video discussion (maximum 10 minutes), or an audio file (maximum 5 minutes).

Remember that your instructor will be providing feedback on your assignments. Use that feedback to improve the content of your final assignment.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

Competency 3: Demonstrate how diversity and intersectionality shape human experiences and apply anti-racist and anti-oppressive intervention techniques and technologies with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in the specialization of advanced generalized practice. (C3.SP.A)Identify and describe a cultural group of which one is not a part. (C3.SP.A)Identify one’s current interaction with that group. (C3.SP.A)Identify one’s current level of knowledge about that group and how it relates to one’s work. (C3.SP.A)Justify the selection of this group and the implications for one’s practice. (C3.SP.A)Analyze differentiation in diversity for the selected population. (C3.SP.A)Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.View RubricWeek 2 Assignment: Population SelectionCommunicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.

Engaging Population Groups As Change Agents

The purpose of this assignment is to use a framework for engaging diverse population groups in a change episode. To complete this assignment, you will engage in a series of tasks designed to support you to “recognize the importance of hearing from persons whose lives will be affected by whatever policies, plans, programs, and practices will be developed” (Netting et al., 2023, p. 83).

All reference material must be from peer-reviewed scholarly journals, professional journals or texts, edited books, official government documents, or reliable agency and organizational reports and documents.

Note: You may use the course text as a resource, however, it will not count toward the eight required resources listed in the assignment instructions. Other textbooks are not allowed as reference material for this assignment. Additionally, newspapers, Internet sites such as Wikipedia, and other non-peer-reviewed reference materials are not acceptable as references for this assignment. Using these materials as references may result in failure of the assignment.

By successfully completing this assignment, you demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAS and generalist behaviors:

EPAS Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.C4.GP.A: Apply research findings to inform and improve practice, policy, and programs.Related Assignment Criterion:Apply research and concepts related to growth and development of the focal population.C4.GP.B: Identify ethical, culturally informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive strategies that address inherent biases for use in quantitative and qualitative research methods to advance the purposes of social work. Related Assignment Criteria:Utilize research to assess positionality of self and population.Demonstrate cultural humility by seeking the population’s perspective.EPAS Competency 5: Engage in policy practice.C5.GP.A: Use social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses to assess how social welfare policies affect the delivery of and access to social services.Related Assignment Criterion:Assess discrimination and oppression for the focal populations.C5.GP.B: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.Related Assignment Criterion:Assess implications of intersectionality for the focal population.EPAS Competency 6: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as interprofessional conceptual frameworks, to engage with clients and constituencies.Related Assignment Criteria:Assess impact of social relationships and structures.Synthesize best practice strategies and skills into a holistic plan to effectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Assignment Instructions

Create a 5–8 page paper that utilizes a framework for engaging a specific population group related to a macro-level social, economic, cultural, or environmental condition. Use the Capella library and other credible sources. Perform a search for relevant, peer-reviewed articles that have been published in the past five years. You must use a minimum of eight peer-reviewed references in your analysis. 

Complete each of the tasks associated with the framework for engaging diverse populations in a change episode. 

Task 1: Start Where the Population Is

Assess positionality of self and population by responding to the following:

Identify the macro-level social, economic, cultural, or environmental condition and the focal population affected by it.Describe experiences you have had with members of this population group.Identify self-identities, attitudes, and biases you bring to this situation.Describe the strengths, vulnerabilities, and power imbalances faced by this population group.

Demonstrate cultural humility by seeking the populations’ perspectives by responding to the following:

Identify at least three key informants from the population of interest.Discuss how you will include diverse voices and perspectives in clearly stating the issues faced by the population.

Task 2: Assess Impacts of Difference, Discrimination, and Oppression

Assess discrimination and oppression for the focal population by responding to the following:

Identify some of the stereotypes or generalizations that confront this population group.Describe how this population group has been discriminated against or oppressed.Describe ideologies or value structures and institutional policies or practices that have, or have had, an impact on the population group.Discuss whether members of the population group feel marginalized and, if so, why. Be sure to include how you know.

Assess implications of intersectionality for the focal population by responding to the following:

Discuss the dimensions of intersectionality within this population.Describe the issues of power, privilege, discrimination, and oppression identified by members of this population.Explain what frameworks are useful in understanding population dynamics.

Task 3: Search Professional Knowledge Base

Apply concepts and issues related to growth and development of the focal population by responding to the following:

Provide references for at least eight academic and professional resources that support understanding of the focal population.Create an annotation for each reference that identifies:The theoretical frameworks used.Factors or characteristics presented that support greater understanding of the focal population, including human growth and development considerations.

Assess impact of social relationships and structures by responding to the following:

Describe structural and environmental forces affecting this population group.Describe theoretical frameworks that will help in understanding the interactions between members of the population and the larger social environment.

Task 4: Develop Strategies for Authentic Engagement

Synthesize best practice strategies and skills into a holistic plan to effectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities by responding to the following:

Identify those who have been (or will be) involved in identifying the need for change.Discuss at least two principles you will use to guide meaningful participation in the process.Describe at least two methods you might use to engage diverse population groups.Identify at least four specific allies, advocates, and/or accomplices of the population group.

Note: Remember to be as detailed as possible in developing each section of your assignment. Be sure to include relevant academic and professional resources to support your narrative.

Additional Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style. See the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for guidance.References: A minimum of eight professional and academic resources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.Length of paper: 5–8 typed, double-spaced pages.

Reference

Netting, F. E., Kettner, P. M., McMurtry, S. L., & Thomas, M. L. (2023). Social work macro practice (7th ed.). Pearson.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1: Apply research findings to inform and improve practice, policy, and programs. (C4.GP.A)Apply research and concepts related to growth and development of the focal population. (C4.GP.A)Competency 2: Identify ethical, culturally informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive strategies that address inherent biases for use in quantitative and qualitative research methods to advance the purposes of social work. (C4.GP.B)Utilize research to assess positionality of self and population. (C4.GP.B)Demonstrate cultural humility by seeking the population’s perspective. (C4.GP.B)Competency 3: Use social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses to assess how social welfare policies affect the delivery of and access to social services. (C5.GP.A)Assess discrimination and oppression for the focal population. (C5.GP.A)Competency 4: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. (C5.GP.B)Assess implications of intersectionality for the focal population. (C5.GP.B)Competency 5: Apply knowledge of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as interprofessional conceptual frameworks, to engage with clients and constituencies. (C6.GP.A)Assess impact of social relationships and structures. (C6.GP.A)Synthesize best practice strategies and skills into a holistic plan to effectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. (C6.GP.A)Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.View RubricEngaging Population Groups As Change AgentsCommunicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.

Presentation: Interest Groups

The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below.

Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.

Submission Requirements:

Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.PowerPoint presentation with 5-8 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style

Interventions For Health Promotion

S.M. is a nurse practitioner in a large midwestern city. Today she is participating in a health fair at the Islamic Cultural Center. She is anticipating attendance by many families of Arab-American descent.

S.M. knows common health issues in Arab Americans include cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Her goals today are to gain the trust of the families she meets, learn about their health behaviors, provide education about healthy lifestyles, and arrange any follow-up care that may be needed.

During the health fair, S.M. assesses her clients’ risk factors, including person-dependent factors and
environmental-dependent factors. List at least 3 examples of a person-dependent factors and environmental dependent-factors.

Then, continue to discuss the 3 topics listed below for your case:

Define and describe the primary goals of screening.Discuss your thoughts on the relationship between economics and nutrition. How would you advise people of low socioeconomic status to eat healthy on a budget? How would you respond to patients whose financial restraints limit their access to food?Identify potential barriers to patient teaching and how you would address these barriers.

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources

Assignment 1: Examine why some adults are sexually attracted to children? Is there a difference between an adult who is attracted to a 10 year old as opposed to an adult who is attracted to a 16 year old? Be sure to examine what the science says about pedophilia and it’s prevalence in our society. Is there evidence that treatment can be effective for this disorder?

The assignments cover the material from the textbook(s) and the supplemental citations. Each assignment response needs to be 1000 words, with APA 7th ed citations and references. Do Not Use MLA or any other form of referencing.

Assignment 2: Note: please refer to the DSM IV TR criteria for sadism for this assignment. Please find a real example of a serial murderer in history and provide examples from the individual that justifies that they meet the clinical definition of a sadist. If you want you may pick a character in a film. That said you MUST fully justify that the individual example meets the clinical definition for sadism.

The assignments cover the material from the textbook(s) and the supplemental citations. Each assignment response needs to be 1000 words, with APA 7th ed citations and references. Do Not Use MLA or any other form of referencing.

John E. McGrath finds that “the notion of privacy is functionally quite weak as a counter to the growth of national surveillance,” because “seemingly legitimate ‘public’ uses of surveillance can justify most of its intrusions.”

The Wall Street Journal article reports on how the FBI searched American’s data in 2021. 

Some groups also feel it violates citizen’s rights. Many are not sure. Another example of the continuing debate of privacy. BUT they want to monitor social media… including private messenger services like Telegram.

For this assignment, using the WSJ article, readings, videos and additional references for support…tell me your analysis if the government would be or not be violating citizen’s rights in the name of national security. 

5 FULL pages – APA format 

No blogs, vendors, “pedias” as academic references

Assessment Description

In Topic 1, you will research then discuss the certification and licensure requirements related to your future role and how it relates to your professional identity. This 3–5-minute recording is an introduction of yourself and your professional identity. Access your state board website and reflect on the importance of licensure as it pertains to identity of a counselor in training. In addition, consider how serving others in love with empathy and compassion appears in your professional identity. Read “Independently Licensed Counselors’ Connection to CACREP and State Professional Identity Requirements” located in the Topic 1 Resources to assist.Using your GCU Zoom account, create a primer recording of yourself talking about your goal as a future school counselor or clinical mental health counselor. Explain your plan to stay informed to meet licensing board requirements in the state you plan to practice. NOTE: Before recording, refer to Zoom Access and GCU Zoom Resources: Counseling and Social Work located in the Class Resources.

The recording content should include: 

Professional attire  Introduction: Full name and state of anticipated licensure Process to independent licensure including: (a) Degree; (b) Praxis/NCE; (c) LAC application (CMHC only); (d) Supervision requirement; (e) Hours to complete licensure Three current career goals for population you would like to work with Three foundational qualities of an effective counseling relationship Brief explanation of how serving others in love with empathy and compassion appears in your professional identity Clear and concise language

The recording requirements include: 

Focused and clear camera Eye contact with the camera (not reading from notes) Microphone only picks up your voice Recording is 3-5 minutes long

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

This assignment is informed by the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.5.f. Counselor characteristics and behaviors that influence the counseling process.

2.F.5.g. Essential interviewing, counseling, and case conceptualization skills.

5.C.2.j. Cultural factors relevant to clinical mental health counseling. 

5.C.2.k. Professional organizations, preparation standards, and credentials relevant to the practice of clinical mental health counseling.