Prior to beginning work on this assignment, reviewChapter 5in the course text, and watchThe DSM-5(Links to an external site.)screencast on how to access and use this resource and how to cite and reference the DSM-5. Use theDiagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders(5th ed.) (if the link does not provide access, read instructions onHow to Access the DSM-5through the Library) to support your responses. In addition, view the following videosSomatic Symptom Disorders Part II: Core Features and Treatment(Links to an external site.)andWhat is Illness Anxiety Disorder?(Links to an external site.)This assignment is an analysis of a selected psychological disorder associated with somatic symptom and related disorders. The disorder you select this week will be used to complete the Week 4 assignment.To successfully complete this writing assignment,Select a psychological disorder for comprehensive analysis from the following list:Illness anxiety disorderSomatic symptom disorderConversion disorderYour selection of topic should be based on your personal or professional experience or your own academic or personal interest in the topic. Be sure to use current terminology from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5).To best set up your paper for this assignment, start with anoutline (Links to an external site.)of what you will include, based on the following requirements. The outline is NOT your assignment, but it helps to set up your paper for success to help identify all of the content areas and resources for your paper you will turn in. Use this outline to determine the appropriate APA headings to be applied to your paper. Do not upload an outline to Waypoint. To see APA guidelines for headings, visitAPA Style Elements (Links to an external site.)in the Ashford Writing Center.Include the following in your paper:Overview of the diagnosisExplanation of at least one theory of etiology (causes) of the disorderExplanation of the associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle)An analysis of the treatment options for clients using appropriate terminology and citationsDiscussion of treatment options of the disorderDiscussion of possible options to reduce frequency or severity of symptomsEvaluation of how this disorder affects the patient and those in their social communityConclusion**In keeping with the focus of this class, the emphasis of your paper should be on the pathological aspects of the disorder you select.Next, research your topic and obtain a minimum of two scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources published within the last five years. These sources should provide evidence-based information regarding the psychological features of the disorder. Be sure to cite these sources accurately in your paper and include them on your references page according toAPA: Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.).You may utilize required or recommended course materials in your work, but these will not count toward the reference requirements; however, you may cite and reference the DSM-5 as one of your sources used for the grading credit.Write your assignment, supporting each of the required areas of evaluation.Suggestion: Complete your paper by the weekend to also take advantage of running aPaper Review (Links to an external site.)in the Ashford Writing Center to support your success.Access therubric (Links to an external site.)to confirm all required components have been addressed.The Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders paperMust be a minimum of five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’sAPA Style (Links to an external site.)Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedFor further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer toAPA Formatting for Word 2013 (Links to an external site.).Must utilize academic voice. See theAcademic Voice (Links to an external site.)resource for additional guidance.Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.For assistance on writingIntroductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.)as well asWriting a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.), refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.Must include APA headings.Must use at least two scholarly or peer-reviewed sources published within the last five years in addition to the course text or other course materials. You may also use required and recommended materials from the course, but these will not count towards the research component of your grade.TheScholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view thisAshford University Library Quick ‘n’ Dirty(Links to an external site.)tutorial, which introduces the Ashford University Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’sAPA: Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See theAPA: Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.)resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.Carefully review theGrading Rubric (Links to an external site.)for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Read the following vignette:Christina is a 25-year-old Mexican American woman who has been working as an elementary school teacher since she graduated from college three years ago. Although she does well at her job, she has been feeling low ever since she left college. When she took this teaching position, she had to relocate to a city over four hours away from her family and the house she grew up in. Even though she has made some new friends, Christina still feels disconnected and lonely. She is also concerned about her mother, who has been diagnosed with a serious health condition.For the past month, Christina has felt much worse. She reports feeling very sad and tired most of the time and is having difficulty concentrating at work. She says that she does not have enough energy to accomplish the things she would like to do. She admits to overeating and drinking every evening to “unwind” after school, and is concerned she is sleeping too much on the weekends. She also has very low self-esteem, despite being well-liked at her school and receiving good performance evaluations.Christina describes her life as “heading nowhere” and says that lately she has felt extremely hopeless. She wonders if she will ever feel as happy as she did when she was in college. She does not have a history of ever feeling worse than this, and is in good health.Based on the information presented, address the following questions in your discussion post:What depressive disorder diagnosis would you consider giving to Christina? Describe the process you used for making this decision.Knowing that substance use disorders can mimic and co-exist with other disorders, and that depressive disorders frequently co-occur with other disorders, including anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, and eating disorders, what other information would you gather, or what other assessment instruments might you use, to help you make an accurate diagnosis for Christina? (Remember to refer back to the assessment information you read in Chapter 3 of theAbnormal Psychology text.)What V and Z codes would you consider for Christina? How would including these systemic considerations help you in understanding Christina’s presenting symptoms and thinking about your treatment approach?What social, cultural, and systemic factors would be important for you to consider when assessing and diagnosing Christina? How is the separation from her mother, family, and home impacting her? What multigenerational issues might be affecting Christina at this time?