Jeremy Oxley’s Documentary Report on Mental Health | Schizophrenia
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Running head: JEREMY OXLEY’S DOCUMENTARY REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH1Jeremy Oxley’s Documentary Report on Mental HealthName:Institutional Affiliation:Date:
JEREMY OXLEY’S DOCUMENTARY REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH2IntroductionJeremy Oxley, who was a member of the famous 1980s Australian pop group called ‘Sunnyboys,' developed schizophrenia, a mental disorder that affects an individual’s way of thought, emotion, and ultimately behavioral dispensation. The mental condition affected his relationship with other band members and resulted in his deterioration and dependence on drugs and alcohol. Fortunately, the Australian health authorities have in place the National Recovery Framework which entails a framework for support, treatment, and recovery from among other conditions, mental illness (Keks, 2003). From the perspective of a person with a mental disorder,a recovery principle spells out the process of gaining and retaining hope, comprehending a person’s abilities and disabilities, taking part in activities, achieving social identity, and attaining a positive outlook on life. This paper intends to use principles and processes highlighted in the same framework to highlight Jeremy Oxley’s life as a person with schizophrenia based on the ABC documentary called ‘The Sunnyboy’ highlighting his journey to recovery from worse conditions. Promoting a language and culture of hope and optimismThe National Recovery Framework for Recovery consists of seventeen critical capabilities divided into five main domains. The first domain, which is also a fundamental principle of the framework, is the promotion of a language and culture of hope and optimism (Australian Ministry of Health, 2013). This development means that all people intent on assisting people living with, and afflicted by conditions such as schizophrenia and other illnesses must cultivate a culture of optimism that they will receive support to foster recovery. Investigating Jeremy Oxley’s attitude and initial state once his first doctor diagnosed schizophrenia based on his symptoms, it becomes apparent that there was an immediate loss of
JEREMY OXLEY’S DOCUMENTARY REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH3optimism and a general feeling of discouragement (ABC TV, 2013). His brother Peter Oxley wasthe primary cause of Jeremy’s schizophrenic panic attacks and behavioral changes, but he and his band members remained optimistic while encouraging him and remaining hopeful to the end that Jeremy would eventually overcome the diagnosed condition. His mother remained confidentto the extent that her support system included hope that he would get a nurse wife who would be better suited to take care of him (Brown & Barlow, 2011). The culture and language of hope and optimism have both been instrumental in Jeremy’s path from drug and alcohol dependency as well as his improved mental condition. Person 1st and holisticThe second domain of the Recovery Framework entails placing the person experiencing mental problems at the forefront of support system and service delivery. The framework advocates for a prioritized approach towards promoting and promotion of recovery in the person experiencing mental problems (Nicholson, 2014). Therefore, all initiatives and goals set from the onset of the support and recovery strategy must place the patient in the first instance to enhance their recovery. Applying this domain of the Recovery Framework, which is yet another important principle in recovery strategies, to Jeremy’s case, we find that his family, friends, and fans put him first. His brother was very instrumental both in the development of Jeremy’s mental condition as well as his first doctoral visits. Similarly, the other band members got concerned when Jeremy started displaying symptoms that were different to those of the classical 1980’s hedonic rock and roll fame (Grove, 1999). They encouraged him to seek professional help, not for their band’s sake, but his own. His mother’s wish for a nurse wife also demonstrates how she prioritized his recovery and service delivery to get professional help and care for his mental illness. Even when
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