Write an introduction to your essay, highlighting your individual approach. Approx
250 words. Introduce what your essay is about and how it is structured.
• It is better not to start with a direct quote – the person reading the essay is
interested in your thinking and your voice. Refer to yourself in the essay as “I.”
• To provide context for the essay, briefly state where you work, e.g., an acute
inpatient unit. Do not name the actual service or geographical area.
• Identify the population your essay focuses on and explain the three sections of your
essay. For example, “In the first section, I will use the shared perspective from the He
Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework (New Zealand Mental Health & Wellbeing