Huang Case: Social Work in the Mental Illness Parlance

Case Study Two: Huang
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The complex nature of social work implies the need for insightful legal and ethical understanding among practitioners. To achieve the objectives of their mandates, social work practitioners must refer to various responsibilities to every member of society. The Huang case is a demonstration of some of the challenges that mentally ill individuals face that could be addressed through social work inputs. This analysis explores the Huang case by assessing its key factors, including safeguarding and presenting areas of risk, policy applications to address the case and the considerations of anti-oppressive and power relationships in addressing similar cases of mental illness. The Huang case defines the theoretical, moral, ethical, and legal frameworks that a social work practitioner must master in an attempt to address the cases they face with the needed efficiency.
Huang’s case can be assessed through the systems and strengths theories to unearth some of the strengths and the risks he faces. From a systems analysis, one of the most presenting areas in the case is physical harm. From the statements of the housing officer, Huang is at risk of serious physical injuries, especially from the fire. A physical risk such as lighting fire on the balcony unsafely stems from presenting manic symptoms of bipolar disorder. Huang is adopting unhealthy habits such as drug abuse and association with drug dealers and prostitutes that put him at risk of contracting STIs, drug addiction, and physical harm. Also, Huang is a victim of neglect, a prospect that increases the risks of emotional and physical harm. Immediate intervention in the case is needed before the risks are realized. Ultimately, an insightful strengths analysis also implies that Huang could be helped through the right avenues. One strength that he has implied is the ability to live by himself. To an extent, he can take care of some of his needs. Huang also understands, albeit mildly, the need to seek professional attention. He readily accepts admission to healthcare facilities to address some of the issues. The other strengths that the patient showcases include independence and lack of suicidal ideations. The assessment implies that Huang is in a position in which he can regain his wellness.
Multiple laws and policies apply in further assessing and safeguarding vulnerable populations. Preston-Shoot (2017) asserts that the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is a valuable tool for practitioners to use when assessing the needs of vulnerable people. MCA is vital because it guards individuals diagnosed with mental conditions from making decisions that can harm their wellness. Mental Capacity Act 2005 Section 16, (2) (a) authorizes caregivers to safeguard the victim’s decisions (Preston-Shoot, 2017) asserts that the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is a valuable tool for practitioners to use when assessing the needs of vulnerable people.. Still, MCA allows professionals to safeguard the patient from the possible physical harm that he/she can encounter.
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