Physical Health and Wellbeing 1 Assignment 2026: Complementary Therapy for Mental Health Recovery
Physical Health and Wellbeing 1: Complementary Therapy and Mental Health Assignment
| Programme | Nursing (Mental Health), Year 2, September 2025 intake |
| Module | Physical Health and Wellbeing 1 |
| Assessment | Written assignment, 50 marks |
| Issued | September 2026 |
| Submission | Friday 23 October 2026, 5pm, via Turnitin on Blackboard |
| Word Allowance | 2,000 words |
| Referencing | Harvard (recommended college guidelines) |
This Year 2 Physical Health and Wellbeing 1 assignment asks nursing students to choose one complementary therapy and explain the theory behind it. The essay must show how that therapy could bring therapeutic benefit and support the overall health and well-being of people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Assignment Title
Discuss the underlying theoretical concepts of ONE complementary therapy that could potentially have therapeutic benefits and contribute to the overall health and well-being for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Requirements
- Word allowance: 2,000 words, and the number of words must be stated.
- Include a cover and marking sheet; assignments without this sheet will not be accepted.
- Include page numbers.
- Use the recommended referencing guidelines.
- Submit through Turnitin on Blackboard by 5pm on Friday 23 October 2026.
Supporting Lecture Material
The module material provided with this brief covers complementary therapies in general and acupuncture in mental health care and recovery, which students may use as a starting point for choosing and researching their therapy.