Conclusion
In this course you have been introduced to the perspectives, models and approaches that are encountered in mental health.
To begin, you considered the use of language and its importance in understanding mental health. You read about these perspectives and approaches, and listened to different professionals and academics discussing what these perspectives and models mean for them. You also examined some of the historical developments in mental health provision in England and Wales.
You have considered skills that will help you with your studies including note taking.
Activity 9 Your letter
At the start of the course you were asked to write a short note to yourself about your expectations. Revisit what you wrote: if you produced a letter and sealed it in an envelope, open and read the letter. Reflect on how your attitudes have or have not changed. Your note might remind you of the interests and passions behind your decision to study this course – have these changed at all?
Now write a reply to the letter/note, reflecting on whether your expectations were met. Has anything come from studying the course that you hadn’t anticipated? In your reply, outline what you have enjoyed most, as this might help you to think about future study
This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course K243 Critical perspectives on mental health in society [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] .