Wellbeing in Society

Learning outcome 1: Identify and discuss the principal global and national influences on the emergence of the wellbeing agenda.
Learning outcome 2: Demonstrate an understanding of the holistic relationship between physical and mental health and wellbeing for a range of diverse populations groups.
Learning outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of community engagement, social inclusion and inequality on the attainment of wellbeing.

Task requirements

You are required to write a report of 2000 words (+/- 10%) that discusses the wellbeing in relation to ONE of the following groups/settings:
Children
Young people
People with mental health issues
Older people
Workplace

You are permitted to use sub-headings in this assessment. Your report should follow this format:

Introduction
Explanation of TWO concepts that relate to wellbeing. You are strongly advised to draw on concepts that have been discussed in the module

Discussion of the main issues relating to the wellbeing of your selected group/setting Discussion of relevant strategies/initiatives that seek to enhance the wellbeing of your selected group/setting. You are advised to identify strategies/initiatives that seek to address the wellbeing issues that you have already discussed in your report. The strategies/initiatives you discuss can be international, national and/or local

Conclusion
Reference list (Note - the reference list is not included in the word count)

Your report must follow the format that has been set out for this assessment

Your report must contain in-text references and a reference list
You should use a range of appropriate academic and policy sources to help you find the information you need for this assessment
You should write in a scholarly style. Avoid writing in the first or second person ("I", "you" or "we")

Criteria

Development of well-structured and clearly expressed argument that addresses the task
Evidence of understanding and discussion of relevant debates that relate to wellbeing
Evidence of relevant independent reading that draws on a range of appropriate sources
Accurate in-text referencing and reference list