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Consultant to New Nation: Psychological Well-Being and Psychological Distress Policy Recommendation
Review the following situation:
Imagine you are serving as a psychological consultant to a newly discovered nation of the world and you discover that most people in this nation are happy while some are distressed and suffering from psychological disorders or mental distress.
Part 1: Psychological Distress and Disorder (2 pages)
Based on the situation provided and utilizing the sources to support your thinking:
- Select and describe three influences on psychological distress and disorders that vary across cultures for your new nation.
- Explain why these three influences are especially significant for understanding the nation’s psychological distress.
Part 2: Happiness and Well-Being (2 pages)
Based on the situation provided and using the sources to support your thinking:
- Select and describe three influences on happiness and well-being that vary across cultures for your new nation.
- Explain why these three influences are critical to improving national well-being.
Part 3: Policy Recommendations (1 page)
Based on the situation provided and utilizing the sources to support your thinking:
- Make three policy recommendations to reduce psychological distress and explain why.
- Make three policy recommendations for psychological well-being for this new nation and explain why.