Compare and contrast delirium with brief psychotic disorder. For this discussion, you will need to place particular emphasis on how comprehensive assessment could help us to arrive at the correct diagnosis for the adult/geriatric patient Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.Please be sure to validate your opinions and […]

Ms. S.W. is a 48-year-old white female who presented to an outpatient community mental health agency for evaluation of depressive symptoms. Over the past eight weeks she has experienced sad mood every day, which she describes as a feeling of hopelessness and emptiness. She also noticed other changes about herself, including decreased appetite, insomnia, fatigue, and poor ability to concentrate. The things that used to […]

For this assignment, you will choose one substance or illegal drug that is prevalently being abused in our society to present to your classmates. The presentation should include the following: Title page Introduction to Substance History of Abuse Prevalence and Epidemiology in the US Risk Factors/ vulnerable populations associated with abuse of this substance Short-term and Long-term side effects of the substance use Signs and symptoms of abuse upon assessment Potential for overdose or […]

Read the case study as listed and complete a SOAP note for an intake.  What additional information do you need for subjective and objective data?  Next, design a treatment plan based on the information you have available; include pharmacological, non-pharmacological, patient education, referral, and follow-up. Milton is a 68-year-old Asian American male who reports that his biggest problem is worrying non-stop.  He worries all of the time and about “everything […]

OverviewIn this assignment, you’ll explore how belief systems and ethics relate to the humanities.PromptFind a news report about an artifact from the humanities involved in religious controversy. Then, answer the questions below. Consider searching the religion section of CNN or similar sources.Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:Provide a link to the news story and write a short summary of each side’s position. How […]

CCMH/551: Individual Counseling Wk 1 – Intake Interview Analysis Assignment Content Transcribing behaviors from a video can provide a counselor with practice identifying key skills in action, taking observational field notes, and reflecting on their skill level from a different perspective. Watch the video of the simulated intake interview session: Mock Counseling Video 1 https://multimedia.phoenix.edu/video/?v=362592404 Complete the Video Transcriiption Analysis Worksheet for the Intake Interview. […]

Sexual Education Assignment PurposeThis assignment explores the issue of sex education. This week our question is: What type of sexual education should be used in public schools?In this assignment, you will evaluate the differences, similarities, and effectiveness of the two major types of sexual education:Abstinence-Only sex edComprehensive sex edThis assignment is designed to challenge your thinking regarding a common experience in America’s school systems, expose […]

THE FINAL PROJECT FOR THE COURSE IS YOUR RESPONSE TO A SPECIFIC TOPIC MENTIONED IN THE CHAPTERS COVERED IN THE TEXT. CHOOSE ANY 4 DIFFERENT TOPICS MENTIONED IN THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS ONLY: 1,2,4,6,7,8,10,11 AND 16. WHEN YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE TOPICS YOU WILL USE MAGAZINE ARTICLES AS YOUR SOURCES TO RESPOND TO THE TOPIC. SUMMARIZE EACH OF THE 4 ARTICLES AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING […]

•Each student will be required to critique an article based on its methodological merits and comment on the potential ethical issues that may have occurred had the study not employed certain procedures. •Students must discuss at least (3) three methodological merits and two (2) ethical principles of the article under critique. •It is recommended that at least five (5) references be cited using the APA […]

Watch three of the personal videos from the End the Cycle of Poverty and Disability Website http://www.endthecycle.info/stories/ , and write about what you learned and how it impacted you as a person. Please reference each personal video you viewed in your writing.

Schwartz Value Inventory: Take the assessment and discuss your results. Reflect on your results in light of this week’s readings. Why is more less? Use this video as well 500 – 700 words

What gets you out of bed in the morning? Why are you enrolled in this course? In the reading for this Module: Week, we looked at numerous factors that can influence motivation. Discuss the following: • Based on the information from the reading in this Module: Week, what do you think the difference is between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The discussion on intrinsic and extrinsic […]

PositivePsychology.com Understanding Client ‘Wants’ Our motivation relies on the satisfaction of several basic needs. Therefore, it is crucial in therapy to help the client understand what they strive for – their wants and goals. Inquiring and reflecting in therapy are valuable techniques for digging deeper into the client’s wants, helping them and the therapist form a more detailed picture upon which further work can be […]

What similarities and differences did you notice in the three different therapies?Recall what Freud and Erikson have said regarding childhood trauma and its impact on development. Do you feel childhood trauma affects development? Explain your reasoning.Which approach do you think would work best for you if you had a similar situation to Gloria’s?How would you explain to a patient the major differences between humanistic therapy […]

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSRS) Write a 4-5 page paper describing the use of a specific screening tool.  Discuss what diagnosis you are using the tool for, how to score the tool, and support use of the tool with evidence and rationale.  Next, develop a treatment plan for the patient based on your findings in the diagnostic test and interpretation. Sections should include: ·              Introduction to the diagnostic tool ·              […]

CASE STUDYBackground InformationThe following section presents the treatment of Mark, a 43-year-old man with a long history of depression, who sought treatment after the end of his second marriage. Mark sought treatment at the urging of his primary care physician. His recent episode of depression had lasted without remission for 3 years.Mark also had a history of alcohol abuse. His early alcohol abuse had caused […]

NU673 Unit 5 Assignment – Clinical: Journal ReflectionDiscuss a patient interaction in which there was transference, countertransference, prejudice/biases, or judgments that you may be making about the patients or that they are verbalizing about you. Have you encountered this before? From where does this originate? Would it appropriate for you to continue to provide care to the patient and if so, how will you prevent […]

Submit a 8-10 slide powerpoint in APA format in which you discuss BOTH of the following:1. Discuss two theorists associated with the Learning/Behavioral Model of abnormal behaviors. Provide examples of the learning/behavioral models in your discussion.2. Discuss each parenting style and explain what effects these styles have on a child’s mental and emotional state. Which parenting style do you believe is most effective? Which do […]

Case Study on Infant DevelopmentReview the case on infant development under this information. Use information from the textbook, and other relevant sources to support your 2 pages written response to the following questions:1. What are the developmental abilities and capacities that Sam is exhibiting?2. Do these abilities and capacities conform to the developmental norms for 5-month-old infants?For question 1 make sure you write a “Description […]

Describe the major views of Freud’s Psychoanalytic theory. Include any strengths and weakness of his theory.create a 8-10 slide powerpoint presentation. You must use supporting information from references such as your textbook and CREDIBLE internet sources (should be peer-reviewed journals, scholarly articles, etc.; please DO NOT use Wikipedia, simplypsychology, about.com, or other similar sites).