Problem 1: How does society and/or the media generally view or portray people with mental health disorder? What are some of the stereotypes about this group? Provide and elaborate examples to support your conclusions, i.e. a brief survey of people you know, or evidence from newspapers or TV programs.
Problem 2: How might people with mental health disorder alcohol and other drugs use be influenced by social, cultural or environmental factors?
Problem 3: What are some of the important issues for people with mental health disorder in regard to their alcohol and other drugs use? This could include looking at the impact that alcohol and other drugs use has on their health; legal problems that arise; financial issues and the consequences for relationships, including family, work and friends.
Problem 4: What types of services or projects would be useful to minimise the harms of alcohol and other drugs use for people with mental health disorder? Briefly explain how they might be useful in minimising harms. Think about services or projects that focus on the alcohol and other drugs user in the context of their environment and social influences