Mental Health Policy Analysis Paper
With the concurrence of the instructor, select a state or federal mental health policy. Thoroughly study the policy and the issues involved with the policy, identifying its relevancy, relation with recovery-oriented perspective, and significance. Using APA guidelines, the Karger/Stoesz policy analysis model, and additional parameters provided by the professor, present and analyze the policy. Include your including your recommendations related to the policy issue.
Length 8 pages, double-spaced. Minimum of 8 references, 4 of which must be from professional journal articles.
In Addition, Please Give an oral presentation (10 min.) of your final paper, using Power Point. Upload your PowerPoint online.
Mental Health Policy Analysis Paper Rubric
Introduction (
2 points) In this section, briefly introduce and specific the policy. Be sure to include the dates of the policy, specific Code/Statute, and source of the policy within the governmental structure. Cite the specific Code/Statute. For Federal Codes, see:
www.law.cornell.edu/uscodeLinks to an external site.. For federal legislation that is pending in congress, see:
www.thomas.govLinks to an external site.. For Texas State Statues, see:
www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/statutes.htmlLinks to an external site.. The website for the Texas Legislature also has links to federal policy:
www.capitol.state.tx.us/Links to an external site..
The Historical Background of the Policy. (
2 points)
Description of the Problem that Necessitated the Policy. (
2 points)
Description
of the Policy. (10 points)
1.
Policy Goals. What is the policy hoping to achieve?
2.
Are the Goals of the Policy:
3. Realistic in attempts to solve the problem?
4. Just and Democratic?
5. Contributing to the Greater Social Equality?
6. Consistent with the Values of Professional Social Work?
7. Consistent with recovery-oriented social work practice?
8.
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Policy.
9. Are there any
unintended consequences of the policy?
10. Are there any
opposing viewpoints (e.g. pro-faith-based programs vs. anti-faith-based programs)
Comparative and International Analysis.
(1 point) What Can Be Learned About This Problem from the Experiences of another country (other than the U.S.);
OR another state (other than Texas)
Social
Thought and Ideology. (
3 points)
1. What are the Major Ideological Suppositions Contained in the Policy?
2. What is the Perspective on the Role of Government, and the Nature of Society, as it Pertains to the Policy?
What Dynamics and Patterns of U.S. Social Policy are Evident in the Policy (from class lectures/activities)? (
5 points)
Conclusion. (
3 points) Provide a concise conclusion of your findings related to the Policy.
Definitions of Key Terms. (1 point) These are listed on a separate piece of paper. Define terms that have a bearing on what you are writing about, e.g. “home health care”, “Safe Haven”, “Medicaid Carve-Out Program”.
References. (
1 point) These are listed on a separate piece of paper, following the text of the paper. Use APA guidelines. At least 8 references are required, 6 of which must be from peer-reviewed professional journals.
