In general, I am now thoroughly familiar with the wide variety of ethical codes and what a counselor must be aware of when doing his or her job. Also the circumstances when certain

1. Social institutions – are not ‘institutions’ as in places where individuals with mental illness may be kept. They refer to social forms and structures that help support and fill the needs of a society. They help societies function. Examples of social institutions include government, education systems, religion, the family, languages, economies, legal systems, health care systems, etc. Describe (do not just list) the impact of at least FOUR of these institutions have on mental health or on individuals with mental illness. On may use their own personal experiences to help answer question (for example, one can uses their religion and think about it’s approach to mental illness; can look up their health insurance policy on mental health coverage; etc)

2. Research and describe at least ONE
public policy (legislation) regarding mental health. Compare this United States policy to other countries (do they have similar legislation? Do they treat the issue better or worse than the US? Etc)

3.What impact does culture or politics
have on mental health care and mental illness? Describe at least TWO examples of the impact of culture or politics. Think about things like culture- bound syndromes or the fourth criteria for defining abnormality: “behavior cannot be ‘socially deviant’ in terms of religion, politics, or sexuality “. Is that true everywhere?

4. What impact does the arts (theater,music, and visual arts) and humanities(language,literature,philosophy, and history) have on individuals with mental illness?

Describe at least THREE separate
ways you feel arts and humanities impacts individuals, mental health, and our culture’s view of mental illness. Provide specific examples (from movies, music, language, history, etc) if possible.

1. Impact of 4 social institutions

2. Public policies: Described at least one public policy and compared it to other countries

3. Culture and geopolitics: Described at least two examples of the impact of culture and geopolitics on mental health/illness

4. Arts and Humanities: Described at least three examples of the impact of arts and humanities on