Assessment Formulation Using a Psychosocial Perspective

Question

Working as a Social Worker in a Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, describe the assessment formulation using a psychosocial perspective with reference to the 4 P’s predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating & protective factors.

Essay details

• 1,500 words
• Good engagement with question required. Describe the assessment process using a psychological perspective and make sure to reference the 4 P’s
• Use Irish research where appropriate.
• 10 references as appropriate. Use variety of different mediums of sources.
• Harvard referencing

References and Resources

Sharing the Vision, A Mental Health Policy for Everyone (2020) health.gov.ie

Walker, S. (2010) The Social Workers Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Jessica Kingsley London Car, A. (2015) The Handbook of Child and Adolescent

Clinical Psychology Taylor and Francis Ltd. Stern, D.N. (2002) The First Relationship Harvard (online)

Bowlby J.(1958) The Nature of the Child’s Tie to His Mother

Relevant Journals

Waddell C, McEwan K, Shepherd CA, Offord DR, Hua JM. A public health strategy to improve the mental health of

Canadian children. Can J Psychiatry 2005;50:226-33.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/070674370505000406

Callaghan, J. (2016) Journal of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299988992_A_ critical_analysis_of_Child_and_Adolescent_Mental_Health_Services_policy_in_England/link/5a633b814585158bca4d6da8/download