PSY213 Mental Health and Well-Being Assignment : Exploring Community-Based Approaches to Support Diverse Mental Health Needs in Professional and Societal Contexts, Singapore

Question 1 (20 marks)

[Word limit: 400 words]

Read the scenario below.

You and your colleagues, Sarah and Imran, were working in a shared office space on a proposal for a major client presentation due later that evening. Sarah was fidgeting, scrolling through open browser tabs, and had missed key parts of the conversation. She was also late in submitting her section of the proposal, which had caused delays in the group’s progress.

The day before, Sarah had confided in you during a coffee break that she was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She explained how she often struggled with time management, task prioritisation, and staying focused—especially under pressure. She also shared that she found it hard to stay on track when working on long-term projects and often felt overwhelmed by multiple deadlines.

The following exchange took place:

Imran: I’ve reorganised the proposal structure. Sarah, did you manage to finish your part?

Sarah: I’ve been working on it, but I kept jumping between ideas. I’m not done yet.

Imran: We’re all juggling things, Sarah. You can’t keep dropping the ball like this when we’re this close to the deadline.

Sarah (visibly agitated): I’m trying, okay? I just… I keep losing my train of thought.

Imran looked frustrated and turned back to his laptop without saying anything. You recognised that the tension needed to be addressed.

Choose how you would respond to the situation with one of the following options:

(A) Sarah, we all have our challenges, but we need reliability in a team. Maybe you should take a smaller role going forward.

(B) Hey Sarah, I know staying focused can be tough — want to quickly break down what’s left and tackle it together?

(C) Let’s just move on without Sarah’s part for now — we can’t afford to fall behind.

(D) It looks like everyone’s stressed. Let’s pause for a moment, reassess what’s left, and divide the next steps more clearly.

Demonstrate and practice basic competencies learned from Growth Circle sessions by writing an essay explaining your decision. Provide an elaboration of how you would respond to better support your selected option.

Note: There is no one correct answer, although some options might be better than others. Marks will be awarded based on your critical reasoning skills.

Question 2 (65 marks)

[Word limit: 600 words]

Read the following required reading by Saraceno et al. (2015): (See attached PDF.)

https://www.emro.who.int/emhj-volume-21-2015/volume-21-issue-7/reorganization-of-mental-health-services-from-institutional-to-community-based-models-of-care.html

The World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) emphasises that “mental health services should be based in the community and include a coordinated range of services that vary in intensity depending on individual needs.” It highlights the pressing need to transition from centralised, institutional mental health services to community-based models. This shift addresses the significant treatment gaps caused by over-reliance on specialised institutions and the scarcity of mental health professionals in the region. By integrating mental health care into primary health systems and expanding community-based services, the approach aims to provide more accessible, equitable, and holistic care for individuals with mental health conditions.

Using the framework proposed by EMRO, explain the concept of the mental health continuum and how it supports the development of flexible, community-based care systems. Then, apply this understanding to the population in Singapore: describe TWO key factors influencing Singaporeans’ mental health and well-being, and how might a tiered, community-based model address their diverse needs across the mental health spectrum.

References (5 marks)

The References lists the full reference of all sources cited or referred to in your assignment. In-text citations also need to be presented accurately in APA format.

A minimum of 5 valid academic sources are requested to cited.

Note: Valid academic sources include peer-reviewed academic journal articles, academic books and book chapters. The iStudyGuide, student theses, and online websites, blog posts, or videos are NOT considered valid academic sources.