Standard Nine Assessment (Part 1)

The issues that someone may experience if they have mental health needs, dementia or learning disabilities could be physical, social or psychological and will affect the individual in different ways.

List how someone may feel if they have one of the following conditions (this can include physical, social or psychological issues):

• Anxiety 
• Depression
• Psychosis
• Dementia 
• Learning Disabilities

Explain how each conditions below may influence a person’s individual care needs:

• Anxiety 
• Depression
• Psychosis
• Dementia 
• Learning Disabilities

Why is it important to understand that the causes and people’s support needs are different depending on whether they have a mental health condition or dementia or a learning disability?