Discuss the Concept of Holistic Health in Relation to Mental Health

Name:           Tendayi Chiramu

Student Number: 1018744

Course: Learning, Education and Progression

Module Title: Introduction to Health Awareness (LEaP)

Module Code: 3HL002 (LEaP)

Module Leader: James Pearson-Jenkins

Named Marker: Sally McConville

Date of Submission: Friday 3rd of December, 2010


Assignment Title: An Essay discussing the concept of holistic health in
                                                            relation to Mental Health

Programme Leader: Peter Eggison

Submitted Word Count Declaration: 2086 Words

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Discuss the concept of holistic health in relation to Mental Health

This essay will discuss the concept of holistic health in relation to mental health.   It will also explore the definitions of health, holistic health, and mental health.   It will also outline the   influence of the media upon health awareness and health promotion.   In addition, it will explore the trends in health economy referring to multi disciplinary team roles and approaches.   Inequalities and discrimination in the health sector, current factors affecting health will be reflected, focusing on the approach to the service user health intervention and provision.   Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the course of this discussion, in accordance to the Nursing Midwifery Council (N.M.C ,2009), code of conduct.

The author will firstly define the meaning of health.   According to...