Describe and contrast two different types of Substance Abuse Use Disorder include the following items below in your discussion post. This may include alcohol, anabolic, benzodiazepine, caffeine, cannabis, gambling, hallucinogens, inhalants, nicotine, opiate, and stimulants. Age-appropriate, culturally responsive, comprehensive assessment. Description of postulated pathophysiologic mechanisms of the disorder- these should be linked to common symptoms observed in clients […]

Describe Gender Dysphoria (you can choose in adults, children, or adolescents) in terms of the following parameters: Age-appropriate, culturally responsive, comprehensive assessment. Description of postulated pathophysiologic mechanisms of the disorder- these should be linked to common symptoms observed in clients who present with this illness. What behaviors on the part of the client (with either condition) would lead you to […]

Describe Fibromyalgia in terms of the following parameters: Age-appropriate, culturally responsive, comprehensive assessment. Description of postulated pathophysiologic mechanisms of the disorder- these should be linked to common symptoms observed in clients who present with this illness. What behaviors on the part of the client (with either condition) would lead you to believe that they may be experiencing a psychiatric emergency? […]

In our discussions, you had the ability to consider the theoretical concepts of integrating assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. For the case presentation assignments in this course, you will apply the theoretical to the clients you are working on in your practicum.   You will identify one client from your current clinical experience and prepare a case presentation in […]

Subjective Data   Chief Complaint is clear, concise and verbatim from pt. History of Present Illness is thorough yet concise and provides a chronological account of symptoms and contextual factors that are sufficiently descriptive (OLDCARTS) to validate Dx per DSM-5 TR criteria. Include all pertinent negatives. Besides, longitudinal course of illness is clear. Additionally, current psychiatric […]

Select an experience you have had recently in your practicum. Describe the experience, your thoughts and feelings, your evaluation of the situation, your analysis of the experience, conclusions and learning from the experience, and your action plan resulting from the experience, using scholarly writing, APA 7th ed.  For peer response relplies, critique 2 of your classmates experiences and discuss. Provide rationale and […]

Describe the differences between borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder?  Discus the role of comprehensive assessment in the diagnosis of a personality disorder, with emphasis on how you would approach this assessment. Include a discussion of contrast in DSM-5 criteria, and how it can help you to arrive at the correct […]