Describe how the Beck Depression Inventory-II would aid in making a diagnosis for this client. (See pages 62–63 of Abnormal Psychology). 

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Might be biopolar or depression. I will pull from our textbook to add additional resource.

Depressive Disorder Diagnosis and Assessment

Read the following vignette, keeping in mind the importance of knowing symptoms, and their duration and severity:

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 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 using headings to match content in each bullet point:

  1. What depressive disorder diagnosis would you consider assigning to Christina? Describe the process you used for making this decision, including your use of the “Differential Diagnosis by the Trees” from the DSM-5 Handbook of Differential Diagnosis (linked in Resources).
  2. Describe how the Beck Depression Inventory-II would aid in making a diagnosis for this client. (See pages 62–63 of Abnormal Psychology).
  3. What Z code or codes would you consider for Christina? How would including these systemic considerations help you understand Christina’s presenting symptoms and consider your treatment approach?

Support your ideas with references to the course texts, articles from this learning unit, articles from the optional resources on the course syllabus, or articles from peer-reviewed journals that you locate in the Capella University Library.

Explain,       from the perspective of your specialization, how the identity issues (for       example, Erikson’s theoretical perspective) that emerged in adolescence       could be manifested in adulthood.

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Assessment 3:

Create and analyze a 1–2-page simulated case study of an adolescent with developmental challenges. Then, create a 5–7-page intervention plan based on evidence-based strategies that have proven effective in similar cases and make projections of possible long-term impacts that current challenges may produce across the individual’s lifespan.

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

  • What      does the research say about the apparent inevitability of conflict between      parents and adolescents?
  • What      qualities will help a family lessen the conflict between parents and      adolescents?
  • What      does the research say about possible reasons behind adolescents’ behavior?
  • How      can you use your knowledge of adolescent behavior to work more effectively      with adolescents in your professional pursuit?
  • Should      juvenile offenders be treated differently from adults? Why or why not?
  • How      do ethnic and cultural factors affect adolescent identity development?
  • What      parenting practices can enhance adolescent social development?
  • What      are the roles of parents, siblings, and peers during this developmental      period?

Part 1: Create the Case: Adolescence

Create a simulated case study, relevant to your area of specialization, of an adolescent who presents developmental challenges related to Erikson’s age- or stage-related milestones expected at his or her age.

Your case study should be 1–2 pages in length and it should describe:

  • The      adolescent and his or her strengths and challenges.
  • A      challenge for the adolescent in terms of identity and self-concept.
  • The      medical, family, and social context.
  • The      developmental challenges evident in the behavior of the adolescent.
  • Evidence      in the case that the adolescent struggles by not meeting the expected      milestones of Erikson’s theory of adolescent development.
  • Individual      and cultural factors that theory and/or research indicate could impact the      adolescent’s development.
  • Any      other factors you deem appropriate based on your understanding of the      theory and related research.

To develop this case, you should:

  • Explore      theory and research related to development linked to adolescence.
  • Utilize      current research on adolescent brain development to describe potential      outcomes linked to brain development at this age, including important      considerations in the case you are developing.
  • Develop      your case study further by creating an environmental context for the      adolescent. Include any specific issues that you want to explore through      research, such as influences of a specific culture or ethnicity or specific      socioeconomic status.
  • Maintain      a resource list of the materials you consulted to build your case.

Follow current APA guidelines for style and formatting, as well as for citing your resources. Include a reference list of the scholarly resources you use.

Part 2: Adolescent Case Intervention Analysis

Research

Complete the following:

  • Research      evidence-based interventions that have been effective in meeting the      challenges of the adolescent you described in your case study, from the      perspective of your own professional specialization (as far as possible).
    • Explain       how the deficits in the social-emotional developmental domain impact       development.
    • Explain       how the environmental contexts impact development.
    • State       the recommended interventions that align with your specialization.
    • Include       evidence for those recommendations and outcomes from the professional       literature.
  • Explore      briefly the literature on adult identity and self-concept, considering      that early influences can impact development across the lifespan.
    • Explain,       from the perspective of your specialization, how the identity issues (for       example, Erikson’s theoretical perspective) that emerged in adolescence       could be manifested in adulthood.
    • Explain       how this might help in understanding and determining an approach to       working with an adult with a history of identity issues.

Structure of the Report

Use the following format to structure your report:

  • Title      page.
    • A       descriptive title of 5–15 words that concisely communicates the purpose       of your report and includes the name of the fictional subject. Be sure to       follow Capella’s suggested format for title pages on course papers.
  • Introduction.
    • An       overview of the paper contents, including a brief summary (approximately       ½ page) of the background information regarding the case study. (The       complete 1–2 page case you developed will be included as an appendix.)
  • Body      of the report.
    • The       presenting challenges and primary issues.
    • An       analysis of how lifespan development theory and research may account for       the presenting challenges.
    • An       assessment of the potential impact of individual and cultural differences       on development for the age and context described in the case study.
    • Suggestions       of evidence-based intervention strategies that have proven effective in       similar cases, supported by citations of research and any applicable       theories.
    • Projections,       based on research and/or theory, of possible long-term impacts that the       current challenges may produce across the individual’s lifespan.
  • Conclusion.
    • A       summary of what was introduced in the body of the paper with respect to       the case study context, challenges, and interventions.
  • Reference      page.
    • A       minimum of five scholarly sources from current peer-reviewed journals,       formatted in current APA style.

Other Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

· Written communication: Write coherently to support central ideas, in appropriate APA format, and with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

· Length of paper: 5–7 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page, reference page, or case study appendix.

· References: At least five scholarly sources (peer-reviewed journals).

· APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for style and formatting, as well as for citing your resources in the body of your paper and on the reference page.

· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points.

Note: In graduate-level writing, you should minimize the use of direct quotes. Lengthy quotes do not count toward assessment minimums. It is your interpretation of the material and its application to practice that is assessed.

How do you see yourself implementing the research and evaluation skills you have learned in order to promote best practices?

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Where Does Applied Research Fit Into Your Future?

As you look ahead to your future as a professional counselor, consider how program evaluation promotes and sustains improvements in delivering mental health services. How do you see yourself implementing the research and evaluation skills you have learned in order to promote best practices? Consider the following possibilities:

  • Will you engage in action research in your community? YES
  • Will you will be asked to help write a grant or to administer one? NO
  • Will you assist with the collection and analysis of data at your site in order to demonstrate your agency’s effectiveness? YES
  • Will you adapt counseling programs described in published efficacy studies for use in your own community? YES

Share your vision of how you see research fitting into your future as a professional mental health counselor. Use and cite the readings from this course that you find particularly helpful when envisioning your future possibilities.

For the questions that I have a YES please answer

Please make this paper only 2 pages and respond to question

ADD HELP for this Paper

I have been a part of two different studies one is called a DASA this study is a current on going study for teens. This study pertain to teens and depression in the inter city for children ages 12-17. Right now I complete the surveys with each client, and their teacher that comes to our practice. When working at beachbrook agency I complete a lot of different studies that pertain to children with mental illness. I have seen a lot of different programs at the agency that I work at that I would like to do a evaluation on. As for research yes I would like to become a part of mental illness research I just do not know how. As of now I see research being part of my profession if a research study is being done and I can be a part by doing the surveys like a entry level researcher for now, once I am a therapist for about 3 years I can see myself advancing in research. I need mach more knowledge, experience, and practice.

What is the topic? • Who is affected by the problem you selected? • What are underlying causes of the problem?

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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.