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Henry’s Case Study

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Henry’s Case Study

Recovery-Oriented Approach

The goal of a recovery-oriented approach in mental health services is to help people develop a

positive and fulfilling life that is self-defined and self-determined, regardless of whether or not

mental illness symptoms are ongoing (Shepherd, Boardman & Slade, 2008, p.3). The principles

of a recovery-oriented approach recognize that each person is distinct and should be allowed to

make their own decisions, be listened to, and treated with dignity and respect. Every person is a

master of their life, and support can help them achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations. To

different individuals, healing will mean other things. Recovery-oriented approach bases on the

nonlinear journey of the experiences of people who live with mental health issues. The journey

of recovery is unique for each individual and gives hope for their future. The journey is driven by

the consumer's decision and goals, which leads away from the usual medical approach of care,

which medication is the main focus for an individual's treatment. The purpose of recovery-

oriented practice is to enable each individual to restore their lives and have new meaning

(Boutillier et al., 2011, p. 1472). The principles of the recovery-oriented approach are that;

individuals determine their recovery journey, it is unique to each individual, individuals

participate and choose decisions that they feel are fit for them, the approach looks at all factors

holistically, and that the strategy centers on hope and motivation for the individuals.

Considered Preparation/Planning Considerations

The factors needed to be considered before meeting with Henry as per his notes are critical and

include; his social and biographic information, which are his gender, age, and living

arrangements, the environmental factors, which are the withdrawal and isolation cases that Henry

has recently shown and the panic attacks that lead him to leave school which are the mental
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health concerns. The three aspects stated above are what will guide the whole recovery-based

process. After reading Henry's case, the conclusion to the recovery process will depend on the

client's openness to give us more information. It is essential to know the necessary information to

see the root of the problem e.g., and the age can tell us he is just past teenage.

Prioritizing Problems / Using Life Domain Sub-Headings

Immediate safety and wellbeing

Health is defined as more than just the absence of disease. Health is more of a resource, and it

enables individuals to achieve their ambitions, deal with issues by adapting and coping with the

environment, and also the ability of individuals to satisfy their needs to be able to live a long and

fruitful life (Baum,2020, p. 23). Although there is no detailed information in Henry's home life,

Henry mentioned his parents' conflict. Some of the conflicts include; verbal fights and verbal

abuses that occurred over the years. Henry has a sense of broken social ties with his father, who

has pushed him to-do engineering, and he also feels that he lacks safe housing; that is why he

desires to move out. Henry's wellbeing is diminished from the notes, as his father waits in the

waiting area instead of coming in with his son, it can be concluded that henry does not feel safe

or comfortable around him. Positive emotions and moods, which are described as happiness in a

person, resulting from great wellbeing. The presence of panic attacks from Henry, the negative

functioning that led to dropping out of school, and dissatisfaction with life e.g., Henry's need to

move away are symptoms of his lack of wellbeing. Henry has stopped engaging in work-related

activities, is financially unstable to move out, is not satisfied with his engineering course, has

abusive and physical parents has led to the mental issues that he experiences. The above

problems are a risk in Henry's life and make him unproductive and dissatisfied with life.
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Through the client's notes, we notice that the client feels that his immediate safety and general

wellbeing is compromised.

Level of Support

The client does not have a stable level of support based on the family. Henry has had to follow

his father's wishes to take a course on engineering. Henry dropped out of school due to his panic

attacks, which raises why his parents were not concerned about the matter. The friend and the

supervisor in his workplace are very supportive because his friends keep calling and texting,

although Henry cannot go back to work. Henry's father has become concerned after the call from

his son's supervisor, which is why he has been brought to health services. For an individual such

as Henry, family care, and community-based treatment is essential. There is a need for love and

communication for the treatment to undertake place. Henry's father should also join the

conversation to understand how to treat his son (Kidd et al., 2014, p. 249). The client's family

requires a sound support system to set up and build mutual interaction with Henry for the

recovery process to begin (Härkönen, 2001, p.25).

Basic Human Needs

Globally, everyone has the right to sufficient living standards, including family wellbeing,

availability of food and clothing, proper medical care, critical social services, and the right to

security and peace (Bengtsson, 2001, p. 270). Henry lacks stability in his home when there is

violence between his parents; this is an intrusion to his fundamental rights. When Henry has been

brought into fights with his parents, he has low self-esteem and distractions because he gets into

physical and abusive fights. For Henry to achieve his full potential, he needs to be able to live
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peacefully in his home and make decisions. Henry requires safety needs, which supports the

esteem needs and the sense of belongingness and love needs, which helps self-realization

(Poston, 2009, p. 352). It is crucial to prioritize this area after the exploration of all the

underlying factors with Henry.

Immobilizing Distress

In case two, the questioning model is chosen to listen and analyze Henry's answers (Tullgren,

2020, p. 148). The need to immobilize distress is critical for Henry to go back to his everyday

life, school, and social life. First, we need to define the problem from Henry's point of view and

understand it. Henry needs empathy listening, and also acceptance genuinely. The next step is to

ensure that safety is upheld. Henry requires support from both the social environment and his

parents. It is vital that Henry follows through with the given a suggestion; thus, he will write

down the plan to commit to healing (Roberts, 2005, p. 271).

Diagnosis

Henry's symptoms lead us to a certain point where we can relate it to anxiety. There is still a

need for more clarification from asking more questions to confirm the disorder. The specific

condition that Henry suffers from is Agoraphobia, where he is embarrassed when a panic attack

occurs, leading him to avoid crowded places such as school. Henry is scared of scrutiny when he

has a panic attack, thus builds up social phobia (Tullgren, 2020, p. 110).

Social Work Theories/Models of Practice

A variety of theories are encompassed by feminist theory, representing the plurality of women

around the world. Feminism combines conservative philosophy with modern ways of

approaching humanity-affecting problems, calling for a structure that promotes equal rights,

justice, and fairness to replace the presiding patriarchal order. As rooted in social, political, and

legal constraints, modern feminists cite women's oppression. Radical liberal feminists contend

that the patriarchal framework marginalizes women. The feminist theory focuses on sex, race,

nationality, and the economic status of women.

In the same way, we use this approach to Henry's anxiety by focusing on his family, background,

friends, and feelings. As stated above, the family should stop oppressing Henry and listen to him

more; this system will assist with the healing process. The parents should stop pressuring Henry

and making him feel marginalized in his own home. The parents should also stop fighting or

including Henry in their fights once he intervenes, and they should also treat both henry and his

sister equally.

The ecological systems theory notes that various forms of environmental processes impair

human growth. The hypothesis allows us to consider why our behavior is different when we

compare our conduct while in our environments e.g., such as school or work. Henry's family, the

microsystem is the first step. The mesosystem is the relationship between Henry and his parents,

and friends are the second steps. The next step is the exo-system, which is how the change

affected his relationships, e.g., when Henry left school. The macro-systems where we look at

Henry's economic status, and the chrono-system we look at the shifts in Henry's life and how

they affect him. The ecological system theory is used because severed relationships cause most

anxiety disorders. In Henry's case, we look at the symbiotic relationship between all the factors
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in his environment before making conclusions. The environment is the leading cause, and the

reason it applies can be seen by how his father does not come into the room.

Ethical and Legal Implications

The high commissioner of human rights in the United Nations principles protects individuals

with mental disorders and illnesses. As Henry continues his daily activities, it is his right not to

be discriminated against. The supervisor in his workplace should not fire Henry based on his

panic attacks or anxiety. If Henry decides to go back to school, the other students or lecturers

should not scrutinize him. Under international human rights, Henry has the right to be employed,

have housing, and, most importantly, training and information about his mental health. Henry

should receive adequate health care and services by the community, family, and health care

institution. Although Henry has an anxiety disorder, he should participate in normal society's

tasks and be treated equally. Henry's parents should provide support and housing as he continues

with his treatment plan to ensure he returns to his full potential working condition. The family's

involvement is also a matter that is a right for both Henry and his family, which means his father

should not wait outside but be included in the ongoing diagnosis.

Reference List
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Shepherd, G., Boardman, J. and Slade, M., 2008. Making recovery a reality (pp. 1-3). London:

Sainsbury Centre for mental health.

Le Boutillier, C., Leamy, M., Bird, V.J., Davidson, L., Williams, J. and Slade, M., 2011. What

does recovery mean in practice? A qualitative analysis of international recovery-oriented

practice guidance. Psychiatric Services, 62(12), pp.1470-1476.

Baum, J., 2020. Nutrition, Health, & Well-Being.

Kidd, S.A., McKenzie, K.J. and Virdee, G., 2014. Mental health reform at a systems level:

widening the lens on recovery-oriented care. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 59(5),

pp.243-249.

Härkönen, U., 2001. The Bronfenbrenner ecological systems theory of human development.

Bengtsson, B., 2001. Housing as a social right: Implications for welfare state

theory. Scandinavian Political Studies, 24(4), pp.255-275.

Poston, B., 2009. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Surgical technologist, 41(8), pp.347-353.

Roberts, A.R. ed., 2005. Crisis intervention handbook: Assessment, treatment, and research.

Oxford university press.

Tullgren, A., Renouf, N. and Bland, R., 2020. Social Work Practice in Mental Health: An

introduction. Routledge.

Appendix
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Father Mother
Key

Female

Male

Good
Henry
Relationship
19 years Sister
Bad
Relationship
Gnome chart