Factors Increasing Severe Mental Health in the UK: IAS Project

This Independent Academic Study (IAS) project investigates the factors contributing to the increase in severe mental health issues in the UK. The project includes a title page, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusions, references, and appendices. The student explores factors such as environment, unemployment, genetics, and physical conditions, using secondary data and the mono method. The introduction highlights the importance of mental health and its impact on individuals, referencing studies on lifestyle factors affecting mental well-being. The methodology explains the use of secondary data from various sources like journals, books, websites, and articles. The results section presents statistical data, while the discussion analyzes the topic using relevant theories and explores the risks associated with different treatments. The conclusion summarizes the findings and provides an overview of the selected topic. The project aims to discuss the factors that have led to the increase in severe mental health in the UK, fulfilling the requirements of the Access to HE course.

Course Title: Access to HE – Study Skills
Unit Title: Independent Academic Study WJC838
Unit: Level: 3 Credit Value: 6(G)
Date Set: 14th January 2019 Date Due: 26th April
2019
Student Name:
Tutor Name: Tess Gazeley/Piyali Mandal/Rachael Stevens/George Kinyanjui
Task Briefing Front Sheet (TA04b) graded
Task No.: 2 of 3
Task Title: Writing your IAS
Date of Internal
Verification of
assignment:
Description of assessment task (mapped to ACs)
In order to meet the criteria for the IAS, all tasks must be completed and all
criteria met.
1) Carry out independent academic research into a topic of your choice.
2) Independently write a full and comprehensive research project, which
includes the following sections in this order.
Title Page
Summary (project overview)
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Appendices
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Be able to select and define
an academic Study/Project
1.1 Justify the selection of a suitable / relevant topic to research for an
independent academic Study or Project.
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which is relevant to their
progression within
Professional Studies.
1.2 Provide clear aims for chosen independent academic Study/Project.
2. Be able to plan and design a
study or research project
related to academic or
vocational pathway.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Plan each stage of the Study/Project and include:
A Research Proposal
A literature review or annotated bibliography
A concise statement of methodology
A realistic timetable for completion
Explain and justify planned research in terms of validity, accuracy and
reliability.
Explain any potential barriers or risks to successful completion of the
plan, including reference to ethical guidelines.
Evaluate the Plan at each stage and make amendments where
necessary.
3. Be able to undertake,
develop and refine research
for the selected/agreed
Study/Project within the area
of Professional Studies.
3.1
3.2
3.3
Distinguish and apply relevant information from selected / appropriate
resources to develop investigation / study.
Produce a detailed review of any secondary resources relevant to the
research, explaining and analysing their relevance to the research task.
Evaluate primary and / or secondary resources used / selected.
4. Be able to interpret and
organise information gathered
from research in an
appropriate format.
4.1
4.2
4.3
Apply accurate, detailed and relevant knowledge of the chosen study
topic in developing a coherent independent research Study/Project.
Demonstrate consistent application of relevant academic conventions,
including accurate referencing and use of appropriate academic writing
and ‘voice’.
Explain and justify relevant conclusions based on academic knowledge
and evidence.
5. Be able to evaluate the
investigative / methodological
process and its findings.
5.1
5.2
Evaluate the Study/Project in its entirety, discussing strengths and
weaknesses.
Summarise and justify appropriate improvements or modifications to
the Study/Project.
6. Understand how to apply
academic theory to the
Study/Project autonomously
within their chosen subject
area.
6.1
6.2
Critically apply academic skills and knowledge developed from
independent research and integrate this appropriately within the
context of the independent research / study.
Evidence a high level of autonomy in drawing conclusions in relation to
the academic research / study (both in the body of the academic
project (e.g. within a mini dissertation) and also in evaluating said
research methodology within for example a project log).
Task Briefing Front Sheet (TA04b) graded
Grading Information
If you have achieved all Level 3 criteria you will receive a grade (Pass, Merit or Distinction) against the
following Grade Descriptors. The GDs must be taken from the pre-established components within the QAA
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Grading Scheme Handbook Section B (There are no descriptors for Pass; learners achieve a Pass by
meeting all ACs for the unit at Level 3.)
Grade Descriptor To achieve a Merit:
The learner has
To achieve a Distinction:
The learner has
1. Understanding of
the subject
a. Demonstrates a clear grasp of the
relevant knowledge base.
a. Demonstrates an excellent grasp of
the relevant knowledge base.
2. Application of
knowledge
The student, student’s work or
performance:
a. Makes clear use of relevant: Ideas,
Theories, Perspectives
The student, student’s work or
performance:
a. Makes excellent use of relevant:
Ideas, Theories, Perspectives
3. Application of skills The student, student’s work or
performance:
a. Generally selects appropriate
skills and methods and
b. applies appropriate
techniques
c. with consistency and
accuracy.
The student, student’s work or
performance:
a. consistently selects
appropriate skills and methods
and
b. applies appropriate techniques
c. with excellent levels of
consistency and
4. Use of information The student, student’s work or
performance:
a. Identifies new information from
sources which are generally
appropriate
The student, student’s work or
performance:
a. Identifies new information from
sources which are consistently
appropriate
5. Communication
and presentation
The student, student’s work or
performance:
Shows a clear command of: Format;
Structure; Language (including
technique or specialist language);
Spelling; Punctuation; Referencing.
The student, student’s work or
performance:
Shows an excellent command of:
Format; Structure; Language (including
technique or specialist language);
Spelling; Punctuation; Referencing.
6. Autonomy and
independence
The student, student’s work or
performance:
a. Makes generally sound
judgements about how to complete
work.
b. In most cases takes opportunity
to initiate appropriate actions.
e. Demonstrates very good time
management.
The student, student’s work or
performance:
a. Makes consistently sound
judgements about how to complete
work.
b. In nearly every case takes
opportunity to initiate appropriate
actions.
e. Demonstrates excellent time
management.
7. Quality The student, student’s work or
performance:
a. Is structured in a way that is
generally logical and fluent.
b. Contains some ambiguities or
limitations in the expressions of
arguments or ideas
c. Taken as whole, demonstrates a
response to the demands of the
brief/assignment.
The student, student’s work or
performance:
a. Is structured in a way that is
consistently logical and fluent.
b. Argument and ideas are
unambiguous and cogent
c. Takes as whole, demonstrates a
response to the demands of the
brief/assignment.
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I confirm that the assignment I have submitted is all my own work
Signature of student:
Date submitted:
Declaration of authenticity
Tutor Assessment and Feedback Sheet
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Course Title: ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Unit Title: Independent Academic Study WJC838
Unit: Level: Level 3 Credit Value: 6
Student Name:
Tutor Name: Tess Gazeley/Piyali Mandal/Rachael Stevens/George Kinyanjui
Task Number:
(if applicable) 2 of 3
Task Title: Writing your IAS
Original Date
Due: 26th April 2019
Extension
Agreed:
Date of
Resubmission:
Criteria Met by Assignment
3.1 3.2 3.3 4.1 4.2 4.3
(If an assignment contributes to more than one unit, separate mapping against and feedback on, each assessment criteria in both units
is essential. Therefore, each unit or assignment task should have a separate assignment brief and feedback sheet).
Grade Descriptor
Tutor/Assessor comments against grade descriptors
(Do not complete unless all Learning Outcomes / Assessment
Criteria for the assignment are achieved) – insert more rows as
required
Grade
Indicator
(P/M/D)
GD1:
Understanding of
the subject
GD2: Application of
knowledge
GD3: Application of
skills
GD4:
Use of information
GD5:
Communication and
presentation
GD6: Autonomy and
Independence
GD7:
Quality
Tutor Assessment and Feedback Sheet
(TA05b) Graded
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Grade
indicators for
assignment
Final unit grade, if applicable *
* If there is more than one assignment for a unit, the final provisional grade for the unit cannot be awarded
until all assignments have been completed, and this space should be left blank.
Tutor Feedback1
Individual Targets: Areas for
Improvement: Tick

Spelling
Punctuation
Grammar
Structure
Referencing
Signposting
Content
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Summary
Comments in relation to Resubmission (if appropriate):
1 Feedback should only be given in relation to grading descriptor components when all Learning Outcomes and
Assessment Criteria are met in relation to the assignment task. Work requiring resubmission should only
include guidance in respect of the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria requiring completion.
Tutor Signature: Date:
Student Comment: (to be completed by student in response to the tutor feedback and grading above)
Please reflect on strengths and weaknesses within your assignment and what strategies you intend to use to
improve for future assignments.
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Title Page
What factors have led to an increase in severe mental health in the UK?
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Abstract
Proper mental health is very important for every person; those who don't have this cannot lead their
life properly. The topic is concerned with the factors which have led to an increase in severe mental
health in the UK. I have extracted several factors which are responsible for it. First, I have provided
a brief introduction where the brief of the topic is mentioned. Then the researcher has given the
detailed analysis of research methodology which helps me to station its goal. I have used secondary
data for progressing this research work. I have used the mono method as secondary data has been
taken for this research. One of the important factors of deteriorating mental health is the
environment. Along with this, the factors like unemployment, genetic and physical condition are
also important. I as I have provided some statistical data in the result part and critically analyzed
the topic in discussion matter with the help of theories.
Introduction
Mental health brings inner peace in mind. Having a good mental health helps the person to live a
happy life, but these days most of the people are suffering but psychological disorder. Several
factors like unemployment, genetic and physical condition work behind this. Daily lifestyle is one
of the major factors. According to several reports, it has been found that these days the Indian
women are mostly affected by a psychological disorder. As data published by Bohra, Srivastava and
Bhatia (2015), Sixty-eight percent of the women were afflicted with lifestyle ailments such as ... It
is said that long hours of working under strict deadlines cause up to 75% of
working women to suffer from depression or general anxiety disorder. I have here chosen this topic
as this will help them in the future study. According to the topic, I have provided a brief
methodology. I have here used secondary sources of data, and the help has been taken from several
books and journals. I have related several theories with the topic. According to the research method
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I have analyzed findings. Medical science has developed so much and introduced different kinds of
treatments, but this has too many risk factors. I have analyzed those risk factors in the discussion
part. According to the topic, I have given an overall view of the selected topic and summaries that
part in the conclusion portion. The aim of this paper is to discuss the factors that have led to an
increase in severe mental health in the UK.
Methodology
A proper research methodology helps me to complete the research perfectly. I have followed
several steps for doing this research successfully. Every research can be done by using a proper
method. I as the researcher have followed a particular purpose and a specific approach for doing
this research. Every research work needs two types of data such as primary data and secondary data.
Primary data can be gathered from different interviews survey result, but secondary data are
collected from various journals, books websites, and articles. I have gathered secondary data from
another type of statistical data (Zeanah, 2018). Every research has objectives, by the topic, here I
will evaluate various factors which are affecting the mental health of people and even the children
also have a mental disorder.
Research method: There are three types of research method such as “mono-method, multi-method
and mixed method”. Mono method is where the researcher analyses one particular kind of data
either primary or secondary. This type of research method eradicate the complexity of research
work, and the output is bright (Andreassen et al. 2016). A mixed approach is where the researcher
analyzed data from several perspectives; one type of data is analyzed differently. The third type of
research method is multi-method where the researcher examined both primary and secondary type
of information critically. According to the topic, the researcher here used the mono method because
the researcher has evaluated only secondary data.
In this respect, the mono method has been used where the secondary data collection from
journals, books and articles published on the topic of mental health. This secondary data collection
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method has described different types of relevant concepts as well as ideas which are appropriate
with this topic. This details the understanding of the different authors regarding the mental health of
the people in the UK. In this method, the previous academic researches regarding the factors of
deteriorated mental health in the country has been understood.
Research approach: There are two types of research approach one is inductive, and other is
deductive. It is already stated that only secondary data has been used in this research so that the
researcher has taken the help of journals and websites. Here analysis of different journals and
aligned this with the topic. The deductive approach is where different types of journals theories are
examined critically and deductive research approach is less time consuming, on the other hand, the
inductive research approach is much complicated here I need to propound several theories and it is
too much time-consuming. In relevance to the topic, I have used the deductive approach as several
types of methods are aligned with the problem (Clement, 2015). The Theories are extracted from
different websites and journals.
I have used inductive approach of research because there is limited scope to collect data
from the interview or survey regarding mental health problems in the entire country is difficult.
Therefore I had to depend upon the existing literature and research from others. In addition to this,
this approach helps to support the understanding of the research guided by different theories.
Despite the fact that this inductive approach is time consuming but help to get the dependable and
reliable data.
Research philosophy: A particular research philosophy helps the researchers to meet research
objectives; there are four types of research philosophies such as "pragmatism, interpretivism,
positivism, and realism". Every kind of view has a different purpose.
Positivism: According to research philosophy the researchers need to provide scientific or statistical
evidence. "Value-free-approach” is another name of a positivist approach. Some incidents need
mathematical proof without proper numerical analysis; the researcher is unable to reach its
conclusion.
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