The launch of Mental Health Blueprint in 2006 provided the opportunity for increased awareness of psychological aspects of abnormal behaviour, Singapore

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Question 1 (90 marks)
The launch of Mental Health Blueprint in 2006 provided the opportunity for increased awareness of psychological aspects of abnormal behaviour in Singapore. This report showcased a variety of initiatives with an emphasis on improving awareness of mental health and shifting the existing system from a largely institution-based model towards a communitybased model of care. With increasing awareness of psychological aspects of abnormal behaviour, a complex relationship between psychosocial factors and psychopathology is evident.

a) Examine the psychosocial factors prevalent in Singapore that may affect the psychological functioning. (20 marks)
b) Discussthe role of psychosocial factorsin the etiology of the psychopathology in Singapore, with reference to two disorders. (35 marks)
c) Determine the role of psychosocial interventions/treatment in the prevention of psychopathology. (35 marks)