Assignment task:
Purpose: The purpose of this assessment task is for students to demonstrate their ability to undertake a holistic mental health assessment and engage case formulation based on a consumer from the youth and young adult age demographic (12-24 years). Description: In this assessment task your mental health assessment must be based on a consumer that you have cared for within the context of an inpatient setting or community-based mental health service. You are required to undertake a holistic mental health assessment and provide a structured formulation using a recognised formulation tool. In order to maintain confidentiality in your final submission, you must use a pseudonym when referring to this consumer and the context in which the mental health assessment was based. In other words, do not give the real name of the consumer or the clinical area that you work in. Your case formulation should: Provide an introduction to the consumer and give an overview of the reasons why they are presenting to the inpatient setting or community mental health service Present a comprehensive biopsychosocial history Provide a comprehensive and structured mental state examination Present a comprehensive risk assessment which includes adaptive coping strategies