Discuss      the importance of using an integrated approach to treating a client with      co-occurring disorders.

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Max Points: 90
Details:

There are three parts to this essay. The first part focuses on prevalence; the second part focuses on symptoms of substance use disorders; and the third part focuses on the two systems of care (mental health and substance abuse/dependence). The length of the entire essay should be 750-1,000 words.

Part 1: The Prevalence of Co-Occurring Disorders:

The purpose of this part of the assignment is to identify the prevalence of co-occurring disorders. Read chapter 1, “Introduction,” in the Treatment Improvement Protocol, No. 42 and chapter 1 of the text. Answer the following questions regarding prevalence of COD (co-occurring disorders).

  1. What      is at least one statistical piece of information that you do not find      surprising? Explain why.
  2. Conversely,      what is at least one statistical piece of information that was interesting      or surprising? Explain why.

Part 2:Clinical Symptoms of Substance Use Disorders

The purpose of this part of the assignment is to become familiar with the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders. Read pages 483-484 of the DSM-5. Answer the following question regarding substance use disorders.

  1. What      are the 11 criterion used for identifying and diagnosing a substance use      disorder? Provide a brief description of each.

Part 3: The Differences and Similarities in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Systems:

The purpose of this part of the assignment is to examine the differences and similarities between the mental health and substance use disorder systems. Read the “Substance Abuse Treatment System” and “Mental Health Service System” sections from TIP No. 42, chapter 3, “Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Systems: Philosophical and Treatment Approach Issues,” in TIP 9, and chapter 7 of the text. Address the following:

  1. Describe      at least two differences and two similarities between the two systems.
  2. Discuss      the importance of using an integrated approach to treating a client with      co-occurring disorders.

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.

Prepare this essay according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Discuss two strategies (emotional, behavioral, or cognitive, emotion focused, or problem focused) or methods that you currently use to cope more effectively, explain your coping skills in terms of the strategies listed above (10 pts).

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HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY: STRESS AND COPING

People react to and cope with stress in their lives in a variety of ways. Consider your midterm and final exams as an example. How stressful an experience are these for you? What are the physiological, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive reactions you usually encounter before and during your exams? In other words, what changes do you notice in your body, emotions, behavior, and thoughts? Psychologists recommend several strategies to cope with stress, including emotional, behavioral, cognitive, emotion-focused, and problem-focused methods. Which strategies do you currently use during exam time? Which methods would you consider incorporating in the future?

In at least a Four-Page essay, first describe your physiological, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive reactions to the stressor of taking exams (5 pts). Discuss two strategies (emotional, behavioral, or cognitive, emotion focused, or problem focused) or methods that you currently use to cope more effectively, explain your coping skills in terms of the strategies listed above (10 pts). Describe at least two other coping strategies you would be willing to try to alleviate the stress you experience. Again, explain these other methods in terms of the strategies listed above (10 pts). Be sure to include details from class materials, readings, and research to support your discussion. Cite your resources.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the design. Give an example of a study completed using this design.

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Analyze: Different Research Designs

Evaluation Title: Research Design

For this first assignment, you will analyze different types of research. To begin, please read and view the following materials:

  • Rice University. (2017). 2.2 Approaches to research (Links to an external site.). in, Psychology. OpenStax. [Electronic version]
  • University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. (2010). 2.2 Psychologists use descriptive, correlational, and experimental research designs to understand behavior (Links to an external site.). In Introduction to Psychology. [Electronic version]

Select one research design from column A and column B.

Column A = Experimental Design or Correlational Design. Column B = Case Study, Naturlistic Observation, Survey, or Longitudinal/Cross-Sectional Design

  1. Describe the design.
  2. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the design.
  3. Give an example of a study completed using this design.

This information is all available in the Unit 1 Learning Content. There are also resources available online to further your understanding.

Your assignment should be typed into a Word or other word processing document, formatted in APA style. The assignment must include:

  • Running head
  • A title page with Assignment name
  • Your name
  • Professor’s name
  • Course

Estimated time to complete: 3 hours

Rubric

PS101 Unit 1 Assessment – Research DesignPS101 Unit 1 Assessment – Research DesignCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentPS101-CO118.0 ptsLevel 5Expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner.16.0 ptsLevel 4Expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner with minor weaknesses in one or more of the areas.14.0 ptsLevel 3Partially expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Expresses ideas in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner with weaknesses in these area.13.0 ptsLevel 2Partially expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Ideas are partially expressed in an organized, professional, and culturally respectful manner with major weaknesses in these areas.11.0 ptsLevel 1Expresses limited content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Ideas are not expressed in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and/or culturally respectful manner.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or there are no constructed concepts that demonstrate analytically skills and no evidences to support the content does not align to the assignment instructions18.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysisPRICE-P18.0 ptsLevel 5Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating strong analytical skills with strong evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.16.0 ptsLevel 4Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating strong analytical skills with evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.14.0 ptsLevel 3Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating analytical skills with some evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.13.0 ptsLevel 2Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating weak analytical skills with minimal evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.11.0 ptsLevel 1Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating inadequate evidence of analytical skills. There is minimal or no evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or there was no evidence of constructed concepts that are supported by professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.18.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnology12.0 ptsLevel 5Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement all assignment requirements.11.0 ptsLevel 4Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement most assignment requirements.10.0 ptsLevel 3Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement some assignment requirements.8.0 ptsLevel 2Manipulates multiple technological resources for some assignment requirements.7.0 ptsLevel 1Manipulates technological resources to minimally meet some assignment requirements.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or difficulties with technological manipulation were evident. The assignment submitted does not meet requriements.12.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting9.0 ptsLevel 5The assignment exhibits a excellent command of written English language conventions. The assignment has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.8.0 ptsLevel 4The assignment exhibits a good command of written English language conventions. The assignment has no errors in mechanics, or spelling  with minor grammatical errors that impair the flow of communication.7.0 ptsLevel 3The assignment exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions. The assignment has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication6.0 ptsLevel 2The assignment exhibits a  limited command of written English language conventions. The assignment has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication.5.0 ptsLevel 1The assignment exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The assignment has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The assignment has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.9.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPAPRICE-I3.0 ptsLevel 5In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included with no errors.2.5 ptsLevel 4In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have 1-2 minor APA errors.2.0 ptsLevel 3In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have 3 – 4 minor APA errors.1.5 ptsLevel 2In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have more than 4 errors.1.0 ptsLevel 1The errors demonstrate limited understanding of in-text citation and reference requirements0.0 ptsLevel 0There are no in-text citations AND/OR references.3.0 pts
Total Points: 60.0PreviousNext

Justify the use of the chosen diagnostic manual (i.e., Why was this manual chosen over others?). Evaluate symptoms within the context of an appropriate theoretical orientation for this diagnosis.

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Week 3 – Assignment

 

Outline for the Psychiatric Diagnosis

Review the instructions for the Psychiatric Diagnosis assignment in Week Six. This week’s assignment will build upon the work you have completed on your chosen case study in Weeks One and Two.

For this assignment, you will construct an outline of your Psychiatric Diagnosis paper. This outline is meant to provide structure for your final assignment, jump-start your thought process on your case study, and ensure you are on the correct path toward the successful completion of your diagnosis.

Your outline should be one to two pages of content and include a brief two- to three-sentence description of each of the required areas listed in the Psychiatric Diagnosis prompt, except for the following two areas:

  • Justify the use of the chosen diagnostic manual (i.e., Why was this manual chosen over others?).
  • Evaluate symptoms within the context of an appropriate theoretical orientation for this diagnosis.

For these two areas, provide a complete draft of your justification and evaluation based on the case study. You must include explicit information on the theoretical orientation chosen for the case and justification of the use of the diagnostic manual chosen. Research a minimum of five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 10 years to support your choice of theoretical orientation and diagnostic manual. These sources will also be used for the Psychiatric Diagnosis paper. The outline should specify which sources will apply to the justification and evaluation areas.

The Outline for the Psychiatric Diagnosis:

  • Must be one to two single-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and 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 five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 10 years.
  • 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.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.