Mental Health Consultation

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mWeek 2 – Assignment

 

Mental Health Consultation

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, it is recommended that you read Chapter 1 in Turning Points in Dynamic Psychotherapy: Initial Assessment, Boundaries, Money, Disruptions and Suicidal Crises and Chapters 1, 2, and 4 in The Psychiatric Interview: Evaluation and Diagnosis.

Respond to at least one of your colleagues in the discussion forum before creating your assignment submission.

For this assignment, you will take on the role of a mental health professional providing a consultation to a colleague. Your colleague in this case happens to be a licensed clinical psychologist. Carefully review the PSY645 Fictional Mental Health Consultation Scenario (Links to an external site.) which provides information on your colleague’s patient and specific questions your colleague has posed to you as a consultant. Once you have reviewed the scenario, research a minimum of two peer-reviewed articles in the Ashford University Library related to the situation(s) presented in the scenario and how these have been approached and treated in previous cases.

Write an evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and presenting problems within the context of one theoretical orientation (e.g., psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, etc.). Summarize views of these symptoms and presenting problems within the context of at least one historical perspective and two theoretical orientations different from the one used in your evaluation (e.g.:, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, integrative) in order to provide alternative viewpoints. To conclude, justify the use of diagnostic manuals and handbooks besides the DSM-5 that might be used to assess this prospective patient.

The Mental Health Consultation:

  • Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and  must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least two peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Grading rubrics

    Evaluates of the Patient’s Symptoms and Presenting Problems Within the Context of One Theoretical Orientation

    Total: 2.00

    Distinguished – Comprehensively evaluates of the patient’s symptoms and presenting problems within the context of one theoretical orientation.

     

    Summarizes Views of the Patient’s Symptoms and Presenting Problems Within the Context of at Least One Historical Perspective and Two Theoretical Orientations Different From the One Used in the Evaluation

    Total: 3.00

    Distinguished – Thoroughly summarizes views of the patient’s symptoms and presenting problems within the context of at least one historical perspective and two theoretical orientations different from the one used in the evaluation.

     

    Justifies the Use of Diagnostic Manuals and Handbooks Besides the DSM-5 That Might Be Used to Assess the Prospective Patient

    Total: 1.50

    Distinguished – Fully and clearly justifies the use of diagnostic manuals and handbooks besides the dsm-5 that might be used to assess the prospective patient.

     

    Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

    Total: 1.00

    Distinguished – Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

     

    Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

    Total: 1.00

    Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

     

    Written Communication: APA Formatting

    Total: 0.50

    Distinguished – Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

     

    Written Communication: Page Requirement

    Total: 0.50

    Distinguished – The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

     

    Written Communication: Resource Requirement

    Total: 0.50

    Distinguished – Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE BROCHURE AND REFLECTION

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Mental Health Services Brochure and Reflection

Imagine you are creating an agency to provide mental health services for individuals suffering from mood disorders. In order to get the word out about your new agency, create a brochure that identifies two specific mood disorders your agency will provide services for in your community.

Include the following in your brochure:

  1. A description of your target audience.
  2. A brief description of the methods used to address each mood disorder
  3. A list of potential treatment goals for each mood disorder.

Use a brochure format of your choice that is appealing to your target audience. (graphics and color are encouraged).  You do not need to submit the brochure to TurnItIn.

While APA style is not required for the body of the brochure assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

In a separate document, write a 300-500-word reflection that does the following:

  1. Summarize your rationale for choosing these methods and treatments for your agency
  2. Describe how and why you have presented the information in your brochure the way you have. Take into consideration your target population.
  3. Use at least two scholarly sources to substantiate your rationale. The sources and reflection should be in APA format. Submit the reflection to TurnItIn.

The reflection assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Review the attachment for submitting multiple documents. before final submission. of the brochure and the reflection.

Note: This assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

4.2: Describe best assessment practices and treatment modalities for mental health disorders.

5.1: Determine best practices in using the integrated health model.

Generation Labels and the Nature Nurture Debate

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Discussion Prompt 1

Life Span Psychology

The concept of “life span” development is relatively new. For many years, “child” psychology was studied, but it was understood that by the beginning of early adulthood most, if not all, of one’s important development had occurred. In other words, the idea was that the important changes that come with age were completed by the end of adolescence. Why do you believe that psychologists now study the whole life span? What impact does realizing that important developments occur throughout our whole lives have on the field of psychology and our lives in general? Next, describe the scientific methodology and typical research designs used in lifespan psychology (refer to your text, ch 1). Which methodology and research design do you think produces the best results in the study of lifespan development? Why?

Discussion Prompt 2 – See attached chart for this prompt

Generation Labels and the Nature Nurture Debate

Cross-sectional developmental research has discovered that various generations have been labeled by popular culture to describe trends in behavior commonly seen among individuals born to each generation. Study the chart below, and discuss whether or not you agree with the labels given and the rationales provided. Explain your answers.

Next, given the knowledge you have gained in this section about the influence of nature and nurture (biological and contextual influences), are there other reasons besides those listed in the chart that could influence general trends in behavior across generations? Support your reasoning with information from the text and other course materials.

Each Prompt should be 150 words or more

Assignment Paper Topic And Informaiton Literacy

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 Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 4 Points: 100 Overview: In this assignment, you will select a topic for your “Models of Service Delivery Paper.” You will also include an annotated bibliography of two sources. Stay away from noncredible sources such as Wikipedia, blogs, etc. The Post Library is a great starting point. This assignment is part of your overall written assignment grade. Select a problem that is currently receiving the attention of the helping professions. • Topics ideas include: substance abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, psychological disabilities/mental health, veterans, etc.). • You are free to select any topic you are interested in so long as you can apply all three models to your topic Conduct research on that topic finding at least two credible sources, and provide background information about your topic: • What is the topic? • Who is affected by the problem you selected? • What are underlying causes of the problem? You should show a clear understanding of the topic you selected based on your research (not opinion). Instructions: Using the attached template, you will complete your literacy assignment chart, to include: • The 2 scholarly resources you found. • For each resource fill out the required information in each column: o Resource in APA Format: cite the resource in APA format o Summary of the Resource: Each resource must be described in about 150 words that addresses the main ideas, credibility, and reliability of the resource. HSV101 – Introduction to Human Services Unit 4 Assignment: Paper Topic and Information Literacy o How this Resource Relates to the Topic: In a short description, share how this resource connects to the topic you will be exploring for your Models of Human Services paper in order to justify your selection of this resource. Requirements: • Written work must follow the word count stipulation above (not including title and bibliography; typed and double spaced with 12 pt. font) and APA style In-text citations. • Use complete sentences with proper grammar and punctuation. • Clearly answer the questions in detail. • Support your topic with 2 resources,. • Carefully edit and proof read your work before submitting it via the Safe Assign link. Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write. Evaluation Rubric for Unit 4 Assignment CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary (0 Points) (5 Points) Topic Selection The topic selection is missing. N/A N/A The topic selection is fully presented. (0-14 Points) (15-19 Points) (20-24 Points) (25 Points) Resources in APA Format The first column contains little or no resources or APA formatting. is missing or poorly presented. The first column is partially filled out for all resources. N/A The first column is completely filled out for all resources in APA format. Summary of the Resources The summaries of the resources is missing or poorly presented. The summaries is present ,but key details are missing; word count is not met. The summaries is present, but minor details are missing; word count may or may not be met. The summaries of each resource is clearly and fully presented, in 150 words. How the Resources Relate to the Topic The relationship of the resource to the topic is missing or poorly presented. The relationship of the resource to the topic is present, but key details are missing. The relationship of the resource to the topic is present, but minor details are missing. The relationship of the resource to the topic is clearly and fully presented, including all details. (0-5 Points) (6-7 Points) (8-9 Points) (10 Points) Resources 0-1 resources used. N/A N/A 2 or more resources used. Clear and Professional Writing Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed. Significant errors that do not impede professional presentation. Few errors that do not impede professional presentation. Writing and format are clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free.