Introduction (10 marks)

l  Introduces the topic and outlines the purpose of the essay • Demonstrates a clear understanding of collaborative, consumer-centered mental health nursing practice

Discussion (35 marks)

With reference to relevant, evidence-based literature, including mental health consumers’ lived experiences, discusses:

l  the principles and benefits of collaborative, consumer-centred nursing practice (15 marks)

l  how consumers’ experiences of living with a mental illness inform mental health nursing practice (10 marks)

l  the relevance of the above findings for the development of your own nursing practice (10 marks)

Conclusion (5 marks)

l  Summarises the major findings of the discussion

l  Concludes the discussion

Combined (10 marks)

l  Expresses ideas clearly and logically

l  Uses correct grammar and spelling

Use these resources

http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/

https://www.aftercare.com.au/

https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/

https://www.mindaustralia.org.au/family-support/carer-education.html

http://abs.gov.au/

http://www.acmhn.org/

http://www.aihw.gov.au/

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

https://blackdoginstitute.org.au/

https://chf.org.au/

http://health.gov.au/

https://www.orygen.org.au/

https://headspace.org.au/

https://www.helpguide.org/

http://www.mha.nswiop.nsw.edu.au/

https://mhaustralia.org/

http://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/

http://mifa.org.au/index.php/en/

https://www.nami.org/

https://nmhccf.org.au/

http://www.nnaami.org/

https://www.sane.org/

http://www.onedoor.org.au/

https://www.rethink.org/