community psychology

The 5 models commonly used within community psychology are as follows:

Mental health model
Social action model
Organizational model
Ecological model
Phenomenological model

Discuss all 5 models, and then select 2 of the models to define and describe the reciprocal relationship between individuals and the social system that they live in within your own community.

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Under this model, mental illness is viewed purely from sociological terms. It is a deviation from the standards approved by the society, thus making individuals unable to perform their social roles. Therefore, the mental illness model emphasizes the importance of mental well-being in people’s interactions. Mental illnesses compromise people’s interactions as they affect their self-esteem, ability to function effectively everyday and manage their relationships. Without a stable mental state, individuals cannot have a sense of direction and self-reliance, thereby unlikely to be viewed as a.

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