Task 

The town of Lismore flooded twice.in 2021, in February and March, within 4 weeks of each other. The February flood was 2 metres higher than any record going back to 1887. These climate events impact on the mental health of the people and the communities affected. Among those affected is a person who has lost their work at the Lismore Art Gallery which was destroyed in the flood. Six months after the second flood they are continuing to experience depression. In your practice, you will work with people and communities affected by environmental crises.

Write a research essay developing your understanding of factors involved in these situations and how you would support a person or community experiencing disaster related mental health challenges.

Address the following key points in your essay.

1. Discuss the impact of floods on the mental health ofthepeopleand communities in the affected areas.(You can refer to Fredrik`s reflection in your analysis).
2. How might a person be affected by flood-related trauma, and how would you, as the mental health worker, support them ? Refer to our subject topics and materials.
3. How might a mental health worker understand a person`s flood related depression in relation to the neuroscience? What is your understanding of neuroplasticity and howthis might be useful, or not, and how might it be applied? Include the readings from the topic.
4. Asasocial worker taking a person centred care approach, what might be your role ina mental health team setting in responding to people affected by the floods? Include the readings from the topic.