National Mental Health Policy 2008 Analysis

Assessment Task 3: National mental health
policy 2008 analysis

Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
Goals...........................................................................................................................................................3
Policies........................................................................................................................................................4
Resources....................................................................................................................................................5
Input............................................................................................................................................................6
Output..........................................................................................................................................................7
Outcomes.....................................................................................................................................................8
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................8
References...................................................................................................................................................9
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Introduction
In order to have an effective understanding of any policy and its success taking into
consideration framework for analysis may turn out to be effective. It helps in gaining an in depth
understanding of the alignment of chosen policy with aims and the extent to which it has been
successful.
Considering the above made discussion, the present assignment would focus on analyzing
National Mental health policy 2008 that would be analyzed with the help of Framework for
analyzing the effect of social policy which has been provided by Social Policy in a Cold
Climate (SPCC) (sticerd, 2012). In the process of this analysis, the socio-political context of the
policy development and the implementation of the policy would also be examined.
The steps associated with the analytic chain of the chosen framework are as follows:
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[Source: sticerd, 2012]
Goals
the main goal associated with National Mental health policy 2008 was promoting mental health
and well-being across Australian Community. The policy further aimed at preventing, in cases in
which it is possible the increase in mental health issues and illness. The policy had also aimed at
minimizing the impact of mental health issues and problems along with eradicating the impact of
stigma on families, individuals and communities who are experiencing metal health issues.
Promoting the recovery of mental health issues and illness has also been associated with the
goals of the chosen policy. It further aimed at ascertaining the rights of individuals suffering
from mental health issues. It has also focused on enabling and empowering the individuals
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