Hubert is the main carer for his wife who has Multiple Sclerosis. He works full time in a local garage and also looks after their two children. The eldest child is in the final year of GCSEs and their youngest child has recently started secondary school. Hubert is a positive person but sometimes finds it difficult to cope. Recently, he has become impatient with his children and rude towards customers at work.
Write an essay that includes the following:
• An explanation of the difference between emotions and feelings using examples to highlight the differences.
• A discussion about the positive and negative responses Hubert may have to his situation in relation to his feelings and emotions.
• An explanation of two different strategies that Hubert could use to manage his emotions and feelings better.
• An analysis of the psychological and physiological impact of stress on Hubert’s mental health and wellbeing.
In order to advise Hubert about methods and strategies that he could use to manage and maintain his mental wellbeing, evaluate the following:
• Mindfulness
• Exercise
• GCSEs
Analyse the following in relation to supporting mental health and how these types of support could be of benefit to him:
• Friends and family
• A local service to your location provided by the NHS
• Mind.org.uk
GUIDANCE
- The essay should be written in paragraphs which flow; it is therefore recommended that you plan your essay before you start to write it.
- Review the definitions of assessment verbs in the unit 2 study materials, in particular ‘evaluate’ and ‘analyse’.
- Remember to consider areas such as cost, time available, and waiting lists when advising Hubert about methods, strategies and support that is available to him.
- Relevant theory must be referenced where appropriate and a references list provided at the end of the essay.
- The essay should be a maximum of 1250 words in length.