Course: Health Equity and Mental Health Policy Review Policy analysis on Mental Health Commission of Canada Strategy for Canada(MCHH) Assignment outline: Please make sure all 6 questions are covered in the essay. Using one of the policy analysis frameworks that you have been introduced to in class (Intersectionality or WPR,) In this option you are applying what you have learned about policy analysis and equity to critique a policy area and suggest solutions. *****The emphasis in this option is on how well you can articulate the critique using Intersectionality or WPR Discuss the following questions: INTRODUCTION 1) How is the social problem identified and represented? Social problem of mental health, who is affected, impacted, discuss history of institutionalization of those with mental illness and how they are viewed and the shift to more community based supports and recovery models. The Mental Health Strategy for Canada is a national strategy that aims to fulfil a key element of the mandate that was conferred upon the Mental Health Commission of Canada by the Government of Canada in April 2007. A national strategy examining many aspects of one’s mental health, and factors that impact mental health and well being Explore language used in article- is it sensitive to recovery model/and acknowledges mental health as human right/health issue 2) What are the assumptions underlying the problem representation? Assumptions around mental health impacted by everyone, better recovery requires those with lived experience, government, and community stakeholders Assumption that the previous mental health system was not working, oppressive and marginalized those experiencing mental health concerns. Problems seen as societal issues, the report includes multiple government and clients, and community members to bring change for a more inclusive system that looks at all aspects of the person’s livelihood ie. housing, health, social determinants of health, location Report also outlines other communities impacted by mental illness, ie. indigenous, 3) What policy/practice solutions flow from this representation? Commission had follow up report 2017 addressing need for diversity and equity within mental health services 4) In your analysis identify the equity dimensions of the policy (., Does the policy impact different groups in society in different ways. Does the policy discriminate against particular groups or individuals?.Show more
